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OCZ 7894

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

151,118 mi
Last recorded151,118 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCZ 7894
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 151,118 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine misfire

slight play nearside front and offside front supper bearing support assemblies

Fail 17 Aug 2018 151,116 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine misfire

slight play nearside front and offside front supper bearing support assemblies

Pass 18 Aug 2017 137,552 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint lower engine bay above power steering rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output lens tinted (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaiter has seepage of grease (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output lens tinted (1.4.A.2e)

Offside rear tyre has various cuts on inner sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 8 Aug 2017 137,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wheel arch insecure (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Nearside wiper arm incorrectly positioned obstructing drivers view of the road (8.3.1e)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint lower engine bay above power steering rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output lens tinted (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaiter has seepage of grease (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output lens tinted (1.4.A.2e)

Offside rear tyre has various cuts on inner sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

Offside wiper arm and blade missing

Pass 19 Aug 2016 133,070 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 133,068 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 124,500 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 Jun 2014 118,433 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 118,413 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 113,218 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)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 105,673 miles

exhaust mount broken

Fail 25 Jun 2012 105,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust mount broken

rear exhaust joint rusted

Pass 4 Jun 2011 98,181 miles

Front brake discs pitted

Rear offside bleed nipple re tightened

Fail 4 Jun 2011 98,176 miles

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)

Front brake discs pitted

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear offside bleed nipple re tightened

Pass 24 Jun 2010 90,545 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 86,134 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 86,134 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2008 86,078 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside front wiper blade is split.

Pass 15 Jun 2007 77,255 miles

Both Nearside And Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rear Bushes Slightly Worn.

Front AntiRoll Bar Bushes Cracked And Worn.

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

Pass 17 May 2006 73,760 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 73,760 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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OCZ 7894 is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OCZ 7894, 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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OCZ 7894 is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 10 December 1999.

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