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V242 GAT

1999 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

194,727 mi
Last recorded194,727 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV242 GAT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 194,727 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Sep 2016 194,480 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Sep 2015 182,239 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Engine oil leak

Front exhaust heat shield not secure

Gearbox oil leak

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable steering pipes (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 182,239 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Engine oil leak

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

Front exhaust heat shield not secure

Gearbox oil leak

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust box (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable steering pipes (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 159,258 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 142,150 miles

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

accident damage to front bumper

exhaust rear box hanging bracket broken

nearside headlight stone chipped and condensated

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 18 Sep 2013 142,150 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

accident damage to front bumper

exhaust rear box hanging bracket broken

nearside headlight stone chipped and condensated

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 16 Sep 2013 142,057 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

No reversing lights

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust box mounting bracket broken but exhaust secure

Pass 18 Sep 2012 126,411 miles

Nearside Front 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 18 Sep 2012 126,411 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 109,473 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

front no plate broken

nearside headlamp stone chipped and condensated

Pass 18 Sep 2010 100,457 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 87,661 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 81,704 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 5 Jul 2007 74,008 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2007 73,999 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 66,877 miles

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

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

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

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

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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V242 GAT is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 V242 GAT, 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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What year was V242 GAT registered?

V242 GAT is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 9 October 1999.

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