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S965 OSL

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

125,053 mi
Last recorded125,053 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS965 OSL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2010 125,053 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 125,053 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 117,218 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 117,218 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 108,622 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 108,622 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 99,659 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 90,674 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 90,674 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S965 OSL is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S965 OSL, 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 S965 OSL registered?

S965 OSL is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 9 January 1999.

Is S965 OSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S965 OSL shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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