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V195 MKX

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,643 mi
Last recorded136,643 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV195 MKX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2014 136,643 miles

Oil leak

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

both front upper strut bushes have slight play

offside front lower rear suspension arm bush deteriorated not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 9 Jan 2014 136,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

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

both front upper strut bushes have slight play

offside front lower rear suspension arm bush deteriorated not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 31 Jan 2013 130,498 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 31 Jan 2013 130,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Feb 2012 119,735 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 119,669 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 111,297 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 111,199 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 101,850 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 101,850 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 90,515 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

tickover erratic

Fail 22 Sep 2008 90,512 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

tickover erratic

Pass 8 Oct 2007 87,659 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 81,724 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 78,632 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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V195 MKX is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 V195 MKX, 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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V195 MKX is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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