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M30 PGM

1999 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

179,024 mi
Last recorded179,024 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 PGM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2013 179,024 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 173,302 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2010 173,299 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 164,149 miles

front antiroll bar bushes slight play,os rear tyre edgy, bottom wishbone bushes soft

Fail 29 Apr 2009 164,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

front antiroll bar bushes slight play,os rear tyre edgy, bottom wishbone bushes soft

Pass 22 Apr 2008 154,186 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 142,919 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 142,915 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 133,725 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 133,725 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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M30 PGM is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M30 PGM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M30 PGM registered?

M30 PGM is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 26 April 1999.

Is M30 PGM safe to buy?

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