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V176 GAG

1999 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2015
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,479 mi
Last recorded169,479 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV176 GAG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2014 169,479 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 153,180 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 153,180 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 147,610 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 142,100 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2011 142,053 miles

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)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 137,416 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)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 123,886 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 123,886 miles

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)

Fail 30 Aug 2008 111,090 miles

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)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 111,090 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 107,222 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Mar 2008 107,222 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 102,683 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 98,399 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 98,399 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 93,323 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 93,323 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 88,376 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 88,376 miles

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?

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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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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