MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,930 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front seat belt stalk cover missing
Nearside Front track rod has play in it
Offside Front track rod has play in it
oil leak
Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Excessive endfloat in offside tie rod but unable to feel inner joint to confirm condition of joint
Exhaust rear box front hanger is missing but system is adequately supported at this time
Irregular wear on inner shoulders of both rear tyres
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Excessive endfloat in offside tie rod but unable to feel inner joint to confirm condition of joint
Exhaust rear box front hanger is missing but system is adequately supported at this time
Irregular wear on inner shoulders of both rear tyres
Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Excessive end float evident in offside front steering tie rod
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Excessive end float evident in offside front steering tie rod
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both front wiper split
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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V252 EEC is a 1999 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 V252 EEC, 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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V252 EEC is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1999.
Is V252 EEC safe to buy?
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