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V208 SUD

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

134,089 mi
Last recorded134,089 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2023
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV208 SUD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2023 134,089 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 132,479 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 132,476 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 130,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Feb 2020 128,467 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 124,686 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 122,291 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Feb 2018 122,291 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jan 2017 119,295 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 115,483 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 110,801 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2013 107,485 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 99,666 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 99,666 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 98,106 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 98,104 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 96,134 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 96,134 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 92,642 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2009 92,638 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2008 87,650 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 80,671 miles

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

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

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

offside and nearside front inner driveshaft boots insecure

Fail 1 Dec 2006 80,671 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

offside and nearside front inner driveshaft boots insecure

Pass 2 Dec 2005 71,918 miles

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

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

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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V208 SUD is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 V208 SUD, 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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V208 SUD is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 3 November 1999.

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