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V993 DVF

1999 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

162,922 mi
Last recorded162,922 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi S3106,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV993 DVF
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 162,922 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre has cut in outer sidewall

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 May 2016 159,637 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes/power steering pipes

slight play in offside rack end

Fail 27 May 2016 159,601 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes/power steering pipes

slight play in offside rack end

Pass 3 Jun 2015 156,030 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2015 156,004 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 151,988 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 143,474 miles

All metal brake pipes slightly corroded.

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 127,968 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 111,989 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

alternator belt cracked

offside front tyre split on outer sidewall

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in offside front rack end socket

Pass 15 Mar 2010 99,731 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 99,731 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Mar 2009 90,654 miles

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

o/side rear short steel brake pipe corroded beneath plastic coating

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 4 Mar 2009 90,654 miles

o/side rear short steel brake pipe corroded beneath plastic coating

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 6 Mar 2008 80,961 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s washer jet week , damage to alloy rims , front brake discs corroded/worn to wear indicator , slight oil leaks , rear brake discs corroded/worn , surface corrosion to exhaust system , all tyres slightly cracking & steeped in tread

slight play to both track rod ends

Pass 6 Mar 2008 80,961 miles

o/s washer jet week , damage to alloy rims , front brake discs corroded/worn to wear indicator , slight oil leaks , rear brake discs corroded/worn , surface corrosion to exhaust system , all tyres slightly cracking & steeped in tread

slight play to both track rod ends

Pass 25 Sep 2006 63,893 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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V993 DVF is a 1999 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V993 DVF, 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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V993 DVF is a 1999 Audi S3, first registered on 29 November 1999.

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