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V168 ROC

1999 Audi A3

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,965 mi
Last recorded130,965 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV168 ROC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 130,965 miles

oil residue on power steering pipe

NSR wheel bearing has slight play

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OSR tyre worn to 3mm

coolant level low

corrosion to various brake pipes

damage to both sills

engine covers

front wipers smearing slightly

fuel level low

oil leaks

Pass 17 Mar 2015 117,403 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 115,078 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 109,535 miles

brake pad warning light on dash

o/side head light aim on lowerst setting

oil ;leak from engine

under body starting to corrode

Fail 25 Oct 2013 109,480 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

brake pad warning light on dash

oil ;leak from engine

under body starting to corrode

Pass 23 Oct 2012 104,940 miles

front brake pads worn low

offside front headlamp aim ajuster in poor condition managed to ajust for test

slight movement in nearside front steering arm

Fail 23 Oct 2012 104,940 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads worn low

slight movement in nearside front steering arm

Pass 20 Oct 2011 100,257 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 100,257 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 94,977 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)

n/side front steering arm small moverment

Fail 22 Oct 2010 94,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

n/side front steering arm small moverment

starting to corroide needs good oil spray

Pass 23 Oct 2009 91,466 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2008 86,700 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre worn close to limit on outside edge

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 24 Oct 2008 86,700 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to limit on outside edge

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 7 Sep 2007 82,621 miles

nearside front tyre close to limit of 1.6mm outside edge

Pass 29 Aug 2006 71,964 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 64,576 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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V168 ROC is a 1999 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V168 ROC, 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 V168 ROC registered?

V168 ROC is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 12 November 1999.

Is V168 ROC safe to buy?

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