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V854 DAO

1999 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

130,557 mi
Last recorded130,557 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 1999 Audi S3106,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV854 DAO
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 130,557 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 130,557 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 129,159 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 128,480 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 117,792 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 113,508 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 108,895 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 102,908 miles

Nearside Rear suspension level sensor insecure

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 May 2015 96,884 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 90,865 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 84,563 miles

os rack gaiter slightly deteriorated

slight play os rack knuckle

Pass 14 May 2012 80,412 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 70,268 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

rear brake discs have a reduced braking surface due to corrosion

Fail 27 Apr 2011 70,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake discs have a reduced braking surface due to corrosion

Pass 5 May 2010 63,199 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/f wheel buckled

Fail 1 May 2010 63,183 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/f wheel buckled

Pass 20 Apr 2009 60,380 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn on both shoulders

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2008 56,771 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 50,759 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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V854 DAO is a 1999 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 V854 DAO, 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 V854 DAO registered?

V854 DAO is a 1999 Audi S3, first registered on 23 November 1999.

Is V854 DAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V854 DAO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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