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V252 EEC

1999 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

147,930 mi
Last recorded147,930 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV252 EEC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 147,930 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 138,615 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 138,613 miles

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)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 132,728 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 132,595 miles

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)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 119,878 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 119,878 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 106,270 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 106,270 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 94,058 miles

Excessive end float evident in offside front steering tie rod

Fail 24 Mar 2011 94,058 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 81,191 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 81,191 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 71,094 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 60,148 miles

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 60,148 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 49,020 miles

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?

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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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.

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