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J200 MDM

1999 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,973 mi
Last recorded141,973 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ200 MDM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2018 141,973 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (4.1.D.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Feb 2017 135,475 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 130,556 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 130,556 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Stop lamp not working all 3 (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2015 123,618 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 116,900 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 109,700 miles

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

nearside front mirror glass cracked

Pass 17 Feb 2012 103,214 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 103,214 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 96,232 miles

nearside front door mirror cracked

Pass 16 Feb 2010 89,367 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 85,026 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 81,881 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2008 81,881 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 75,329 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 66,621 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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J200 MDM is a 1999 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 103,996 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J200 MDM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Audi A3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J200 MDM is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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