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V974 FTP

1999 Audi S3

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

151,594 mi
Last recorded151,594 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 1999 Audi S3106,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV974 FTP
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 151,594 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 151,592 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. all rear seats (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended all belts unable to use rear seat (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 141,536 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 141,533 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 140,128 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 140,127 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 139,320 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 136,324 miles

Front brake discs corroded on insude

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2017 136,869 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 135,231 miles

Fan Belt Cracking

Nearside Front Inner Play In Steering Rack Joint

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 135,213 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fan Belt Cracking

Nearside Front Inner Play In Steering Rack Joint

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 130,948 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 128,259 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 126,336 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 124,382 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 123,246 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 119,211 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 116,051 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 116,051 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Dec 2008 103,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 103,913 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 99,149 miles

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

slight play in n/s rack

Pass 16 Oct 2006 87,082 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 79,594 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 79,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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V974 FTP is a 1999 Audi S3 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 V974 FTP, 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 V974 FTP registered?

V974 FTP is a 1999 Audi S3, first registered on 19 November 1999.

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