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V22 ABC

1999 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

205,997 mi
Last recorded205,997 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 1999 Audi S3106,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV22 ABC
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 205,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge lowtread 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 199,536 miles

oil leak

slight knocking from steering colum

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 6 Feb 2018 192,054 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 184,464 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All inner surfaces discolouring / pitting (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 184,464 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All inner surfaces discolouring / pitting (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 174,359 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2016 174,359 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2015 164,330 miles

Oil leak

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 156,596 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 156,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 13 Feb 2013 148,802 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 148,796 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 143,305 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 143,298 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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 18 Jan 2011 134,837 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 May 2010 120,309 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 101,053 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 80,989 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 61,882 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 61,882 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2006 50,102 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 49,947 miles

Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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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V22 ABC is a 1999 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V22 ABC, 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 V22 ABC registered?

V22 ABC is a 1999 Audi S3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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