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V220 ESH

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

121,636 mi
Last recorded121,636 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV220 ESH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 121,636 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 121,635 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 121,596 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front n/s/f suspension top mount has slight play

Nearside Rear n/s/r tyre splitting on inner wall

Offside Front o/s/f suspension top mount has slight play

Offside Rear o/s/r tyre splitting on inner edge

Rear rear exhaust box loose

Pass 23 Jun 2016 111,261 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2015 98,485 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has slight wear on inner edge

offside front tyre has slight wear on inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2014 84,021 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 84,019 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 78,155 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

slight bind nearside rear brake

Fail 24 Jun 2013 78,154 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

slight bind nearside rear brake

Pass 31 May 2012 73,966 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 71,269 miles

center exhaust clamp broken and loose

Fail 11 Jun 2011 71,269 miles

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

center exhaust clamp broken and loose

Pass 17 Jun 2010 67,181 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Spare tyre defective

Fail 17 Jun 2010 67,179 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 Jun 2009 61,681 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

brake pad wear light on

o/s/f fog light not working

under cover broken & insecure

Pass 21 Jun 2008 55,557 miles

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

Rear wiper worn

Under sheld broken.

Fail 21 Jun 2008 55,557 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear wiper worn

Under sheld broken.

Pass 14 Feb 2007 48,369 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 48,369 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

(!) Warning light coming on intermittently on dash

Clutch worn - close to limits!

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear number plate - water marks - ON LIMITS

bottom engine cover

front number plate cracked

front wiper blades - not clearing screen well

o/s/f footbrake performance rate of increase

starter motor noise - on startup

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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V220 ESH is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 V220 ESH, 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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V220 ESH is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 27 November 1999.

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