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T912 PKR

1999 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,179 mi
Last recorded114,179 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 1999 Audi S3106,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT912 PKR
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 114,179 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR REARS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 114,179 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn OUTER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR REARS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 112,458 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 112,232 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 109,233 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 105,308 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 105,308 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 99,248 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 99,248 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear brake binding

Pass 8 Nov 2014 94,159 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 94,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 88,203 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside & nearside rear road springs fractured but not likely to become displaced

Fail 5 Nov 2013 88,203 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside & nearside rear road springs fractured but not likely to become displaced

Pass 6 Nov 2012 81,680 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 81,680 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 76,055 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

near side rear tyre is slightly out of shape

Fail 2 Nov 2011 76,055 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

near side rear tyre is slightly out of shape

Fail 5 Nov 2010 69,890 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 69,890 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 63,211 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 63,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 58,300 miles

air con top up and disinfectant

brake fluid should be changed every 2 years

cam belt should be changed after 7 years

Pass 31 Oct 2007 52,293 miles

Found no puncture in the O/S/F tyre

Recomend fuel filter replacement

Slight engine smoke from exhaust

Slight play in the O/S/F inner steering rack arm joint

Pass 19 Oct 2006 46,147 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 46,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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T912 PKR is a 1999 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 T912 PKR, 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.

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T912 PKR is a 1999 Audi S3, first registered on 9 August 1999.

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