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V293 LGU

1999 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

150,537 mi
Last recorded150,537 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi S3106,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV293 LGU
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 150,537 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 150,537 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 141,678 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 141,455 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 137,817 miles

nearside rear lower suspension arm outer bush worn but no movement

recomend bigger washers to nearside front lower ball joint mounting bolts

slight crack in w/screen on nearside

Fail 14 Aug 2014 137,817 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear lower suspension arm outer bush worn but no movement

recomend bigger washers to nearside front lower ball joint mounting bolts

slight crack in w/screen on nearside

Pass 2 May 2013 130,745 miles

slight wear to inside of front brake discs

Pass 5 May 2012 123,740 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 116,614 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2010 108,929 miles

front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 28 Apr 2009 100,601 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 92,802 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 86,009 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 79,427 miles

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

nail in tyre

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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V293 LGU is a 1999 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V293 LGU, 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 V293 LGU registered?

V293 LGU is a 1999 Audi S3, first registered on 16 September 1999.

Is V293 LGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V293 LGU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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