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SPH 3X

1999 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

243,638 mi
Last recorded243,638 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPH 3X
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 243,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Change Soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 243,636 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded By Fuel Filter (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Change Soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 242,231 miles

Front Slight play in both top suspension mounts

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 239,310 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 239,208 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail link pipe (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear lower arm pipes from link pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated link pipe (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 236,824 miles

Both head lamps giving blurred but recognizable beam patter

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Slight play NS track rod inner joint in rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side wall some cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured OS side repeater starting to show white light (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 236,799 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits Failed fast idle and second fast idle tests (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Both head lamps giving blurred but recognizable beam patter

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Slight play NS track rod inner joint in rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side wall some cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured OS side repeater starting to show white light (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 232,513 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has cracking to tread, outer sidewall perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 230,016 miles

Both wiper blades split but clearing screen effectively

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension mount has slight play

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 222,272 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak from engine ()

Pass 9 Nov 2016 213,023 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

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

headlamp beam images poor

windscreen wipers smeary

Fail 9 Nov 2016 213,023 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

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

headlamp beam images poor

windscreen wipers smeary

Pass 1 Dec 2015 207,420 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 202,678 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 195,828 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 189,512 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o s r split in side edge

small cut in tred n s r tyre

Pass 4 Oct 2011 182,654 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 175,166 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 167,668 miles

Chip in windscreen swept area.

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 158,635 miles

Nearside 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 148,652 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 148,652 miles

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 135,280 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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SPH 3X is a 1999 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SPH 3X, 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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SPH 3X is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 14 October 1999.

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