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V181 HAR

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

83,643 mi
Last recorded83,643 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV181 HAR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 83,643 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 83,636 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

suspension components front and rea corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2023 83,451 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 83,451 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 82,853 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 82,852 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 82,578 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

offside mirror housing broken

Pass 20 Dec 2018 81,523 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damage

Fail 19 Dec 2018 81,522 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp damage

Pass 20 Nov 2017 80,901 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 80,256 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Nov 2016 80,256 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Nov 2015 79,118 miles

front number plate deteriorated

Fail 18 Nov 2015 79,118 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 13 Nov 2014 77,301 miles

Nearside front inner CV gaiter heavily perished

nearside front outer CV gaiter split but preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 19 Nov 2013 74,819 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2013 74,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

nearside front brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 15 Aug 2012 72,235 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 69,605 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 66,737 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 62,624 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 59,831 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 53,620 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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V181 HAR is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 V181 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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What year was V181 HAR registered?

V181 HAR is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V181 HAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V181 HAR shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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