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T56 XUY

1999 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,974 mi
Last recorded114,974 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi S3106,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT56 XUY
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 114,974 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre exhaust loose but still secure

Fail 21 Apr 2015 114,970 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

could not test emissions due to vehicle overheating

Pass 26 Nov 2013 111,678 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 19 Oct 2012 104,754 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 92,849 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 92,848 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

unable to check offside rear wheel bearing due to brake binding

Pass 15 Oct 2010 78,876 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 78,876 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 72,227 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 72,227 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 70,641 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 68,334 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 68,334 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 65,716 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2006 65,500 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

How Reliable is the Audi S3?

Based on 81,317 MOT tests across 5,994 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
5,967
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
5,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,395
Headlamp aim too low 990
coil spring broken 786
position lamp(s) not working 714
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 661
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T56 XUY is a 1999 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Audi S3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 106,209 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 S3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,395 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T56 XUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S3 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Audi S3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T56 XUY registered?

T56 XUY is a 1999 Audi S3, first registered on 23 July 1999.

Is T56 XUY safe to buy?

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