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S829 VBL

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,411 mi
Last recorded107,411 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS829 VBL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 107,411 miles

catalytic converter internals loose

front brake pads in poor condition

Pass 14 Jan 2022 106,830 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 106,295 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 105,573 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 104,803 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 103,630 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 101,947 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak Engine area ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 100,264 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

some imbalance noted to front brakes

Pass 21 Jan 2015 99,160 miles

both nearside tyre valves in poor condition

Pass 21 Jan 2014 97,838 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 97,814 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 95,826 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 94,910 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2012 94,882 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2011 93,114 miles

front & rear disc slightly rusty

rear no plate slightly breaking down

Pass 27 Jan 2010 91,138 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 91,138 miles

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

advanced wear in front brake discs

Pass 10 Jan 2009 86,122 miles

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

very deep cut/split in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Jan 2009 86,122 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

very deep cut/split in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jan 2008 81,229 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall perished

slight deterioration in both rear axle main mounting bushses

Pass 22 Jan 2007 77,033 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 73,729 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight coolent leak base of radiator

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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S829 VBL is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S829 VBL, 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 S829 VBL registered?

S829 VBL is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 25 January 1999.

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