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V53 DLE

1999 Audi S3

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,793 mi
Last recorded188,793 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 1999 Audi S3106,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV53 DLE
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 188,793 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 183,248 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 183,217 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill, jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi forwards above tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody corrosion on body and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 180,520 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 174,144 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 160,748 miles

off side rear and near side rear metal brake pipe showing signs of oxidiation

Fail 5 Apr 2019 160,725 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner tie rod excessive wear (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

off side rear and near side rear metal brake pipe showing signs of oxidiation

Pass 16 Apr 2018 150,504 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 138,986 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 125,648 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 125,637 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 111,218 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 14 Apr 2014 87,186 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)

rear brake discs worn inner face

Fail 10 Apr 2014 87,185 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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)

rear brake discs worn inner face

Pass 23 May 2013 87,138 miles

damage to n/s/f floor pan

Fail 23 May 2013 87,138 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

damage to n/s/f floor pan

Pass 22 May 2012 84,930 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

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

front nearside floor pan damaged split

Pass 17 May 2011 81,192 miles

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

offside rear bumper damaged

outer sills covered

rear discs corroded on edges

Pass 13 May 2010 75,068 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 75,068 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front and rear discs worn

front tyres worn on edges and tread low

Pass 21 May 2009 72,145 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear number plate stained

slight play in steering column

Pass 22 May 2008 63,788 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 May 2007 55,362 miles

engine covers fitted

movement in both front shocker top mountings

movement in steering rack

rear discs corroded corroded and worn

tested when wet

wind screen chipped

Pass 24 May 2006 46,774 miles

rear discs corroded and worn

both front wish bone rear bush in very poor condition < advise replacement >

both inner sills damaged

exhaust corroded

movement in steering rack

rear number plate in poor condition

rear springs corroded

sill trims fitted

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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V53 DLE is a 1999 Audi S3 in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V53 DLE, 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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V53 DLE is a 1999 Audi S3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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