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V101 EAM

1999 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

135,099 mi
Last recorded135,099 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Audi S3106,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV101 EAM
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2013 135,099 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 135,099 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 130,251 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 125,129 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 125,129 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 118,688 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 118,688 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front and rear brakes discs corroded

front are rear tyres have cut on outer and inner walls but no cambers are showing

Pass 29 Jun 2009 112,448 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

advise n/s and o/s front door mirrors.

advise o/s and n/s/f tyres and n/s rear tyres cuts on outer side walls.

Fail 29 Jun 2009 112,448 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

advise n/s and o/s front door mirrors.

advise o/s and n/s/f tyres and n/s rear tyres cuts on outer side walls.

Pass 22 May 2008 107,924 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 107,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 100,002 miles

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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V101 EAM is a 1999 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V101 EAM, 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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What year was V101 EAM registered?

V101 EAM is a 1999 Audi S3, first registered on 24 September 1999.

Is V101 EAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V101 EAM shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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