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N40 BER

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

198,236 mi
Last recorded198,236 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2022
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN40 BER
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2022 198,236 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 198,186 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 197,930 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 194,586 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 190,326 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 185,824 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 174,990 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 164,091 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 152,137 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 152,137 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 145,057 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 133,889 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 122,801 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 122,786 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 112,101 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 112,101 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 97,606 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 97,550 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 87,274 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 87,274 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 78,997 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 78,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 May 2006 69,914 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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N40 BER is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 N40 BER, 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 N40 BER registered?

N40 BER is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 4 December 1999.

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