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V947 DWV

1999 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Audi S3106,209 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV947 DWV
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 154,637 miles

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

passenger seats removed at time of test

Pass 14 May 2014 147,319 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 138,607 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 128,473 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 128,472 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 121,769 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges + on limit + cut in o/s/f tyre inner sidewall nearly through to inner cords + n/s/f tyre cut on inner edge

front brake discs ridged

n/s/f inner driveshaft boot split

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s/f wishbone rear bush started to split

o/s/r tyre close to limit

wiper blades smear

Pass 28 Apr 2010 109,503 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 109,503 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 14 May 2009 94,963 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2009 94,963 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 88,305 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 74,704 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 66,252 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2005 62,614 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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V947 DWV is a 1999 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V947 DWV, 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 V947 DWV registered?

V947 DWV is a 1999 Audi S3, first registered on 15 October 1999.

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