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S916 EGK

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,134 mi
Last recorded146,134 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS916 EGK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2015 146,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 May 2014 140,859 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 May 2014 140,859 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 135,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 135,465 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 132,164 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 May 2012 132,164 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 130,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

airbag warning light on

front number plate cracked

Pass 5 Jun 2010 120,867 miles

near side front headlamp glass cracked but notaffecting beam pattern

Pass 6 Jun 2009 101,903 miles

weld broken away from center mounting

Pass 14 Jun 2008 85,411 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 73,554 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 73,554 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2006 71,848 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2005 70,444 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2005 70,444 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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S916 EGK is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1999 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 103,996 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S916 EGK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Audi A3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S916 EGK registered?

S916 EGK is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 10 February 1999.

Is S916 EGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S916 EGK shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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