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V229 ERB

1999 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,080 mi
Last recorded92,080 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV229 ERB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 92,080 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 91,825 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 91,785 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 91,665 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 90,771 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 90,441 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 87,568 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 87,420 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 85,600 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 84,119 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 82,085 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust back box joining heavly corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2014 76,277 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust heat sheild loose ( rattling)

nearside front wiper split but not effecting drivers view of road

suspension damage to offside front

Fail 30 Jan 2014 76,272 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

engine oil leak

exhaust heat sheild loose ( rattling)

nearside front wiper split but not effecting drivers view of road

suspension damage to offside front

Pass 22 Jan 2013 67,420 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 59,192 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 57,317 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 53,715 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 53,655 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 47,958 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 47,669 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2006 47,666 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

front and rear tyres getting low †

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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V229 ERB is a 1999 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V229 ERB, 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 V229 ERB registered?

V229 ERB is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 9 September 1999.

Is V229 ERB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V229 ERB shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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