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M300 OSE

1999 Audi A3

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,125 mi
Last recorded107,125 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 OSE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2011 107,125 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2010 100,951 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

advise both rear brake discs pitted

Pass 7 Aug 2010 100,389 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 97,495 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 97,332 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 88,772 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2008 88,771 miles

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)

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 800,339 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 80,039 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

advise slight play ns rack slight exhaust blow rear no plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Oct 2006 71,487 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 66,885 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 66,885 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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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M300 OSE is a 1999 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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 M300 OSE, 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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M300 OSE is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 15 February 1999.

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