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V175 TRP

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,326 mi
Last recorded166,326 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV175 TRP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 166,326 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 166,319 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front door damaged

oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2019 166,301 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Exhaust system insecure loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

195/65/15

Front Upper play in both suspension mounts

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 163,096 miles

Nearside front bumper and various other body damage

Pass 17 Nov 2017 159,706 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 155,926 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear axle bushes in poor condition

temp repair to exhaust

Fail 28 Nov 2016 155,822 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear axle bushes in poor condition

temp repair to exhaust

Pass 8 Dec 2015 154,418 miles

195/65r15

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

play in nearside front top suspension mounting

Pass 24 Oct 2014 150,120 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

temp repair to rear exhaust box

weld repairs to centre exhaust box

Fail 24 Oct 2014 150,120 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

sill covers fitted

weld repairs to centre exhaust box

Pass 22 Nov 2013 139,456 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 121,966 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2012 121,962 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Front rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2011 113,005 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

leak from gearbox

n/s/r/ tyre slightly low and perrishing on side wall

Fail 24 Sep 2011 113,005 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

leak from gearbox

n/s/r/ tyre slightly low and perrishing on side wall

Pass 9 Aug 2010 97,947 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 89,964 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 89,958 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 80,294 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 71,930 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 62,533 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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V175 TRP is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V175 TRP, 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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V175 TRP is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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