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V85 JST

1999 Audi S3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,814 mi
Last recorded141,814 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Audi S3106,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV85 JST
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 141,814 miles

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

undercarriage has slight surface corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2022 141,196 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 141,176 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 141,120 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust system corroded

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Side-wall has cracks both sides (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2018 141,119 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Side-wall has cracks both sides (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2016 137,321 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 137,320 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both sides (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 135,964 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 130,691 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 121,765 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 108,869 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2012 108,868 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2011 94,960 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 83,633 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 83,633 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 71,116 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 57,662 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 55,831 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 53,340 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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V85 JST is a 1999 Audi S3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 V85 JST, 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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V85 JST is a 1999 Audi S3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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