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V220 KGJ

1999 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

159,359 mi
Last recorded159,359 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi S3106,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV220 KGJ
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2018 159,359 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 153,958 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 153,957 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) inappropriately repaired (2.3.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 136,684 miles

front tyres getting low

n/s/f headlamp faded

n/s/f indicator lense broken

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2014 136,679 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f headlamp faded

n/s/f indicator lense broken

Pass 30 Jul 2013 127,753 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 118,240 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 111,881 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

small splits wiper blades

Pass 19 Jan 2010 103,477 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear number plate started to delaminate.

Pass 13 Feb 2009 92,416 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 75,133 miles

both front brake discs worn close to limit

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Mar 2007 65,302 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 54,042 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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V220 KGJ is a 1999 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 V220 KGJ, 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 V220 KGJ registered?

V220 KGJ is a 1999 Audi S3, first registered on 28 October 1999.

Is V220 KGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V220 KGJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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