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V248 EBL

1999 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

210,774 mi
Last recorded210,774 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV248 EBL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2022 210,774 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough poss pump (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 197,393 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 180,787 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2018 176,940 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2017 175,782 miles

centre exhaust bracket loose req's attention

corrosion in o/s/f lower wing area

crack in o/s/f headlamp glass.

engine & under covers fitted

front indicators lights pale

front tyres worn 2mm

headlamp switch suspect !.

n/s/r tyre worn 3mm

oil leaks

power steering pipes rusty

rear wiper washer n/w

Fail 25 May 2017 175,782 miles

n/s/r tyre worn 3mm

oil leaks

power steering pipes rusty

rear wiper washer n/w

headlamp switch suspect !.

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

centre exhaust bracket loose req's attention

corrosion in o/s/f lower wing area

crack in o/s/f headlamp glass.

engine & under covers fitted

front indicators lights pale

front tyres worn 2mm

Pass 31 May 2016 173,436 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 173,436 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 May 2015 170,312 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 165,216 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front & n/s/r tyres worn 3mm.

front wipers not parking correctly.

o/s/f headlamp glass damaged.

rear exhaust system corroded & slightly leaking.

Pass 23 Nov 2012 160,167 miles

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Nov 2012 160,167 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2011 146,830 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side headlight cracked

off side rear brake pad worn more than the near side one - advise investigation

Pass 24 Oct 2011 146,830 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

off side headlight cracked

off side rear brake pad worn more than the near side one - advise investigation

Pass 1 Nov 2010 134,454 miles

crack in offside headlamp lens

Pass 4 Nov 2009 123,534 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 116,138 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Nov 2008 116,138 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 107,562 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 95,430 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 92,961 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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V248 EBL is a 1999 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V248 EBL, 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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V248 EBL is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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