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V358 HKY

1999 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

155,591 mi
Last recorded155,591 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi S3106,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV358 HKY
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 155,591 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 149,654 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 141,714 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 134,443 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 134,443 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fail 25 Oct 2014 130,902 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 130,902 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 127,799 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 125,160 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Oct 2012 125,156 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 122,265 miles

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

both front steering arm has slight play

Pass 25 Oct 2010 116,555 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front inner rack arm has slight play

Pass 15 Oct 2009 109,588 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s rack inner arm joint play.

Pass 25 Oct 2008 101,317 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 92,774 miles

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Oct 2006 86,867 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 80,544 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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V358 HKY is a 1999 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 V358 HKY, 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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V358 HKY is a 1999 Audi S3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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