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88,848 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
vehicle lowered to limit
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
vehicle lowered to limit
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)
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)
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
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
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
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.
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
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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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