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V141 EEY

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

189,319 mi
Last recorded189,319 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV141 EEY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 189,319 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 27 Nov 2015 182,784 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 175,802 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 168,091 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 162,342 miles

rear exhaust rubber(before back box) broken

Fail 14 Sep 2012 162,342 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

rear exhaust rubber(before back box) broken

Pass 19 Sep 2011 147,854 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 147,845 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 133,878 miles

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

both sides front tyres worn inner shoulders

both sides rear tyres 2mm tread depths

offside rear road wheel slightly stiff to rotate

Pass 16 Sep 2009 120,062 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front to center section joining clamps corroded and weakening,but secure at time of test

wiper blades leaving light smears,though not effecting drivers view

Pass 11 Sep 2008 108,412 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 108,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 97,427 miles

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

both rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 15 Sep 2006 89,001 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 89,001 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 77,864 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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V141 EEY is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V141 EEY, 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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V141 EEY is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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