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V840 GLM

1999 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

93,752 mi
Last recorded93,752 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Audi S3106,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV840 GLM
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 93,752 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 88,261 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 May 2011 84,250 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 79,490 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 75,450 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 75,263 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 78,921 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 65,608 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 60,759 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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V840 GLM is a 1999 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 V840 GLM, 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 V840 GLM registered?

V840 GLM is a 1999 Audi S3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V840 GLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V840 GLM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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