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V209 EWA

1999 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

153,041 mi
Last recorded153,041 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV209 EWA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2013 153,041 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 141,788 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 141,786 miles

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

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

COOLING SYSTEM RADIATOR LEAKING

Pass 9 Feb 2011 133,129 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 133,119 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 132,458 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 132,456 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2008 125,347 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 125,347 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Nov 2007 117,559 miles

Dent to O/S/R quarter

Rear washer inop

Pass 5 Dec 2006 108,470 miles

Dent to o/s/r quater panel

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 91,181 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 91,181 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Fail 1 Dec 2005 90,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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V209 EWA is a 1999 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V209 EWA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V209 EWA registered?

V209 EWA is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 8 September 1999.

Is V209 EWA safe to buy?

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