MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,479 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
ADVISE TO REPLACE O/S T/R/END
ALL FOUR (4) COIL SPRINGS CORRODED / ADVANCED AT LOWER SECTIONS
BRAKE PIPES SHOWING GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION / OUTER PLASTIC COVERING FLAKING OFF / ADVISE TO CLEAN UP / GREASE
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE
OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE / LOSS OF TREAD PATTERN ADVISE TO REPLACE / CLOSE TO BRAKING THROUGH TO CORDS 195 / 65 / 15
SLIGHT FLEXING ON SUSPENSION BUSHES
UNDERSIDE / PANELING / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION / SIGNS OF BECOMING SLIGHTLY ADVANCED IN PLACES
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
ADVISE ON TRACKING CHECK / ADJUST / DUE TO TYRE WEAR
ADVISE TO REPLACE O/S T/R/END
ALL FOUR (4) COIL SPRINGS CORRODED / ADVANCED AT LOWER SECTIONS
BRAKE PIPES SHOWING GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION / OUTER PLASTIC COVERING FLAKING OFF / ADVISE TO CLEAN UP / GREASE
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE
OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE / LOSS OF TREAD PATTERN ADVISE TO REPLACE / CLOSE TO BRAKING THROUGH TO CORDS 195 / 65 / 15
SLIGHT FLEXING ON SUSPENSION BUSHES
UNDERSIDE / PANELING / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION / SIGNS OF BECOMING SLIGHTLY ADVANCED IN PLACES
ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED
OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE 195 / 65 / 15 V
SLIGHT TWISTING ON NEARSIDE TRACK ROD END
UNDERSIDE / PANELING / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION / SIGNS OF BECOMING SLIGHTLY ADVANCED IN PLACES
OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE DISCS SURFACE CORRODED ON BRAKING SURFACE / SLIGHT FLUCTUATION DEVELOPING ON BOTH REAR BRAKES / ADVISE ATTENTION
UNDERSIDE / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION / AREAS SHOWING SLIGHTLY ADVANCED CORROSION IN PLACES
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
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)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Both rear brakes binding slightly
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Both rear brakes binding slightly
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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V176 GAG is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 V176 GAG, 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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V176 GAG is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 1999.
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