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V240 DUX

1999 Audi S3

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,736 mi
Last recorded118,736 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Audi S3106,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV240 DUX
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2011 118,736 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 118,736 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 108,963 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 102,491 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 96,951 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

cv grease around nearside outer joint

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs slight wear

Pass 15 Aug 2007 86,189 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 74,195 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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V240 DUX is a 1999 Audi S3 in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V240 DUX, 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 V240 DUX registered?

V240 DUX is a 1999 Audi S3, first registered on 14 October 1999.

Is V240 DUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V240 DUX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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