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V215 ESH

1999 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

166,890 mi
Last recorded166,890 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi S3106,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV215 ESH
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 166,890 miles

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

parking brake efficiency only just met, requires adjustment or repair

Fail 13 Feb 2018 166,890 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

parking brake efficiency only just met, requires adjustment or repair

Pass 1 Sep 2016 164,249 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres inner edges slightly worn

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2015 155,109 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 152,437 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2013 144,654 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 144,546 miles

Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 138,277 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 137,860 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 126,637 miles

n/s rear traling arm bush weak

Pass 5 Jan 2009 116,931 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 116,931 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Dec 2007 108,742 miles

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

offside front headlight is slightly discolored

Fail 20 Dec 2007 108,742 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front headlight is slightly discolored

Pass 6 Jul 2006 98,314 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (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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V215 ESH is a 1999 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V215 ESH, 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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V215 ESH is a 1999 Audi S3, first registered on 8 September 1999.

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