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V198 EBL

1999 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

129,349 mi
Last recorded129,349 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV198 EBL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 1 Aug 2017 129,349 miles

Centre to rear exhaust clamp corroded

Cut in near side front tyre on outer wall

Off side rear brake pads low

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2016 121,990 miles

Centre to rear exhaust sleave corroded

Exhaust blow at front?

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

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

Slight play in off side inner steering arm joint

Pass 4 Aug 2015 110,941 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 103,622 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 97,805 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 91,605 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside front wheel bearing slight play

offside front wheel bearing slight play

offside rear skirt trim has come adrif

windscreen has damage outside of swept area

Pass 21 Jul 2011 85,875 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 80,739 miles

damage to windshield outside of swept area

Pass 22 Jul 2009 74,023 miles

front and rear number plates poor condition

Pass 28 Jul 2008 66,129 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 60,060 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 52,335 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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V198 EBL is a 1999 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V198 EBL, 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 V198 EBL registered?

V198 EBL is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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