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V806 DMO

1999 Audi S3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

172,456 mi
Last recorded172,456 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 1999 Audi S3106,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV806 DMO
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 172,456 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 170,434 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 162,593 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 159,140 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 131,010 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 126,926 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 125,533 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 125,533 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 123,501 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 122,000 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 118,748 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 112,632 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2013 112,614 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2012 109,266 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 106,930 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 104,218 miles

o/s drag link slight play

undertray loose

Fail 10 May 2010 104,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

undertray loose

Pass 11 May 2009 98,221 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 98,221 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 13 May 2008 87,735 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 77,460 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 77,460 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 64,994 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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V806 DMO is a 1999 Audi S3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 V806 DMO, 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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V806 DMO is a 1999 Audi S3, first registered on 25 October 1999.

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