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V179 HAR

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

106,677 mi
Last recorded106,677 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV179 HAR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 106,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 103,563 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Nov 2016 103,506 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 93,135 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 93,087 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 83,707 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres, tread wearing low

Pass 12 Dec 2013 73,938 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 73,938 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

engine sump plug leaking

Pass 20 Dec 2012 67,000 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2011 63,996 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Dec 2011 63,996 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 58,363 miles

rear axle bushes worn

Fail 9 Oct 2010 58,363 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 15 Sep 2009 52,567 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 47,908 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 47,908 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 43,906 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 43,906 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 38,105 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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V179 HAR is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V179 HAR, 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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V179 HAR is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 13 September 1999.

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