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M999 SRE

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

131,450 mi
Last recorded131,450 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM999 SRE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 131,450 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 127,727 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 125,594 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 124,215 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Nov 2020 124,215 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 122,101 miles

all cv boots weeping

slight bind o.s.r wheel

slight play n.s.f wheel bearing

Pass 6 Nov 2018 118,503 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2018 118,495 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 114,289 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play or shaft (2.1.5)

front position lights output poor, also side repeaters

Pass 4 Nov 2016 109,654 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

centre and rear non-standard exhaust fitted

non-standard suspension fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2016 109,652 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

centre and rear non-standard exhaust fitted

non-standard suspension fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2015 104,446 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2015 104,446 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 100,170 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 93,617 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 85,169 miles

slight play to offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 28 Oct 2011 81,269 miles

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

O/S - N/S BRAKE DISC'S WEARING THIN

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 73,387 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 64,100 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2009 64,100 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 53,846 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 44,447 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 40,507 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 37,748 miles

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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M999 SRE is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 M999 SRE, 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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What year was M999 SRE registered?

M999 SRE is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 18 December 1999.

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The MOT history for M999 SRE shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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