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V203 GAT

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

119,955 mi
Last recorded119,955 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV203 GAT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 119,955 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

some wear/corrosion in front brake disc faces

stone chips in windscreen , service light on , surface corrosion in most brake pipes

surface corrosion in front and rear suspension components , some seperation in nearside/offside front lower wishbone rear mounting bushes

Fail 16 Nov 2018 119,953 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

heavy surface corrosion in rear brake disc faces

some wear/corrosion in front brake disc faces

stone chips in windscreen , service light on , surface corrosion in most brake pipes

surface corrosion in front and rear suspension components , some seperation in nearside/offside front lower wishbone rear mounting bushes

Pass 7 Nov 2017 114,894 miles

service light on , wear/corrosion in rear brake disc faces

slight play in offside steering rack knuckle joint

some separation/movement in nearside/offside front lower wishbone rear mounting bushes

stone chips in windscreen , surface corrosion in front and rear suspension components

Fail 6 Nov 2017 114,879 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre/rear floor (5.2.6)

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

service light on , wear/corrosion in rear brake disc faces

slight play in offside steering rack knuckle joint

some separation/movement in nearside/offside front lower wishbone rear mounting bushes

stone chips in windscreen , surface corrosion in front and rear suspension components

Pass 8 Nov 2016 109,237 miles

corrosion rear brake discs offside rear wheel slight drag

front suspension arm rear mounting bushes perishing

offside rear floor weakening around plastic drain plug area

slight play in steering rack knuckle

stone chip in screen

Pass 2 Nov 2015 101,631 miles

exhaust centre clamp and mounting in poor condition

mot pre checks engine oil level low

nearside rear suspension coil spring surface corrosion

rear brake disc faces some corrosion , offside centre floor surface corrosion

Fail 2 Nov 2015 101,630 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded too rear brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded too rear brake hose at axle beam (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded too rear brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust centre clamp and mounting in poor condition

mot pre checks engine oil level low

nearside rear suspension coil spring surface corrosion

rear brake disc faces some corrosion , offside centre floor surface corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2014 93,300 miles

brake back plates corroded

most brake pipes showing corrosion

offside rear tyre wall and tread areas cracking

rear brakes show a brake imbalance

Fail 29 Oct 2014 93,300 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

most brake pipes showing corrosion

offside rear tyre wall and tread areas cracking

rear brakes show a brake imbalance

Pass 5 Nov 2013 85,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear suspension coil spring surface corrosion

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Surface cuts/cracks in nearside/offside rear tyres

Fail 1 Nov 2013 84,947 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs heavy corrosion

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear suspension coil spring surface corrosion

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Surface cuts/cracks in nearside/offside rear tyres

Pass 29 Oct 2012 78,216 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Most brake pipes surface corrosion

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Slight pitting/corrosion front brake discs

Stone chips in windscreen

Surface corrosion nearside/offside rear floors

Fail 29 Oct 2012 78,216 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

M.O.T Pre checks engine had no oil (Topped up)

Most brake pipes surface corrosion

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Slight pitting/corrosion front brake discs

Stone chips in windscreen

Surface corrosion nearside/offside rear floors

Pass 27 Oct 2011 72,930 miles

n/s front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion at rear flexi

o/s/r brake pipe slight corrosion

slight free play detected at o/s/f wheel

Pass 25 Oct 2010 70,163 miles

Nearside front tyre worn close to limit

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Oct 2010 70,161 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside/offside rear brake disc's worn/scord and corroded.

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Screw in offside rear tyre treaded area,Nearside front tyre worn very close to limit.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front brake disc outer face pitted/scord and corroded.

Fail 17 Oct 2010 70,086 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake disc scored

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear brake disc scored

Pass 16 Oct 2009 66,223 miles

child seats fitted o/s/r and n/s/f

Fail 10 Oct 2008 61,995 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 61,995 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 56,805 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 48,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2005 42,724 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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V203 GAT is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 V203 GAT, 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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V203 GAT is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 28 October 1999.

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