MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,633 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Nearside suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front slight damage to headlamp lens/glass.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front slight damage to headlamp lens/glass.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Stop lamp not working All (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Steering arm has play at inner joint
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine covers fitted
nearside front tyre showing signs of age / cracking
oil leak
rear tyres showing signs of age / cracking
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine covers fitted
nearside front tyre showing signs of age / cracking
oil leak
rear tyres showing signs of age / cracking
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside front tie rod has play
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside front tie rod has play
CAT to centre exhaust sleeve clamps corroded
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
coolant warning light on
evidance of coolant leak from hose from coolant resevoir
n/s/f tie rod has slight play
o/s/f tyre has a knick in outer sidewall
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
oil leak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear brake discs pitted.
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear brake discs pitted.
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)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
V164 TWL is a 1999 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 V164 TWL, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of V164 TWL?
You can check the full history of V164 TWL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was V164 TWL registered?
V164 TWL is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 6 October 1999.
Is V164 TWL safe to buy?
The MOT history for V164 TWL shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does V164 TWL have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V164 TWL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.