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V211 RUD

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,384 mi
Last recorded129,384 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV211 RUD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2014 129,384 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 129,384 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 120,440 miles

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 120,440 miles

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 114,201 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 114,201 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 105,331 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

nearside rear outer tyre slight deteriorated.

Fail 27 Jul 2011 105,331 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

nearside rear outer tyre slight deteriorated.

Pass 19 Jul 2010 98,058 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

n/s/r outer tyre slight tear caused by separation .

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2010 98,058 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Spare tyre defective

n/s/r outer tyre slight tear caused by separation .

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2009 86,327 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

no tax on car

Pass 6 Jul 2009 86,327 miles

no tax on car

Pass 9 May 2008 74,796 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 65,646 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 56,906 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V211 RUD is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc 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 V211 RUD, 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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V211 RUD is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 10 December 1999.

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