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V447 DGM

1999 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

88,848 mi
Last recorded88,848 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Audi S3106,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV447 DGM
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 88,848 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 88,847 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 88,847 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 88,847 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2016 87,455 miles

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

vehicle lowered to limit

Fail 12 Nov 2016 87,450 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

vehicle lowered to limit

Pass 9 Dec 2015 76,138 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2015 76,138 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 70,881 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 70,549 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

near side rear zenon light ajuster disconected

Pass 2 Nov 2013 59,741 miles

1x rear exhaust rubbers missing exhaust system still surported

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

aftermarket exhaust system fitted noise level ok

both front drive shafts showing signs of catching on body (not at time of test)

both front flexy brake pipes insecure

both outersills slightly damaged

front to centre exhaust joint has a slight blow

nearside front brake pipe supported with cable tie

offside front brake pipe supported with cable tie

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in steering rack

Fail 26 Oct 2013 59,670 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

1x rear exhaust rubbers missing exhaust system still surported

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

aftermarket exhaust system fitted noise level ok

aftermarket suspension fitted to vehicle, vehicle ride height lower and stiffer than standard

both front drive shafts showing signs of catching on body (not at time of test)

both front flexy brake pipes insecure

both outersills slightly damaged

front to centre exhaust joint has a slight blow

offside rear tyre close to legal limit on inner edge (225/45/R17 91Y)

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 Nov 2012 53,938 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 53,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

o/s/f mirror glass damaged.

Pass 13 Sep 2011 39,182 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 39,182 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 27,260 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 17,968 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2009 17,965 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 17,451 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 16,002 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 15,314 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 15,312 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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V447 DGM is a 1999 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 V447 DGM, 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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V447 DGM is a 1999 Audi S3, first registered on 2 November 1999.

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