Help with new S3 used car - 64 reg S-tronic Quattro 3dr

[Jake95]

hi guys!
First time post here, I am looking to buy a used S3 and have found one I really like! However a check on Confused.com came back with a few things from previous MOT checks. I was wondering if anyone could explain what these meant and if there could be issues in the future as I would like the car to last me

Thanks!!

 

[Rich76]

First ones are due to number plates !
Probably had different font or something like that

Other is more of a worry as it suggests something is cracked and it broke !

 

[Jake95]

It has passed two MOTs since though so I’m really confused

 

[Scotty75]

Sounds like it's had a front / side impact . Will most likely have had some welding work done . Personally it would put me off


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[Bristle Hound]

@Jake95 - Hi & to Audi-Sport.Net !
What model S3 is it you are looking at so I can put it in the correct section

Like @Scotty75 said that 3rd failure reason would make me run a mile TBH

 

[Jake95]

64 reg S-tronic Quattro 3dr

 

[Bristle Hound]

I prefer this site when it comes to checking MOT histories TBH
https://www.gov.uk/check-mot-history

 

[Jake95]

I prefer this site when it comes to checking MOT histories TBH
https://www.gov.uk/check-mot-history

Yeah it’s the same as what I got on there.

 

[JohnM100]

@Jake95
Like @Scotty75 said that 3rd failure reason would make me run a mile TBH

^ This


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[quattrorally]

even the fact he had dodgy plates on would make me walk away.


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[Khufu]

yes, walk away lol. uneven worn tyres could be alignment but coupled with prior structural damage.... mmmm..

 

[wab172uk]

It has passed two MOTs since though so I’m really confused

There are loads of S3's out there. If in any doubts about a car or it's history, simply walk away and look at another one.

 

[Adam14]

I'd walk away from it, the structural damage to me is a big red flag, number plate to me is far from an issue. But you never know the quality of the repair job, regardless of claims. Walk away and as others have said there's no end of S3's out there.