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V254 FVU

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

160,627 mi
Last recorded160,627 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV254 FVU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 160,627 miles

Offside rear wheel inner rim slightly bent

Fail 27 Nov 2015 160,626 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamps missing from rear joint sleeve (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread band worn through (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside rear wheel inner rim slightly bent

Pass 17 Nov 2014 154,605 miles

Both rear tyres appear to be under inflated and are perishing

Both rear wheel rims are bent

The o/s front tyre has worn smooth on the inner shoulder

The rear exhaust joint is in poor condition

The steering rack has slight play on the o/s

corrosion has begun on the underside and suspension in various places

Pass 20 Nov 2013 151,537 miles

BOTH rear brake hoses are starting to crack.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ( nearside rear )

Nearside front suspenion strut has movement at the upper attachment nearing the limits.

Offside front tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder area.

Offside rear road wheel inner rim is bent.

Slight play in steering rack offside inner joint.

Fail 20 Nov 2013 151,537 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

BOTH rear brake hoses are starting to crack.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ( nearside rear )

Nearside front suspenion strut has movement at the upper attachment nearing the limits.

Offside front tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder area.

Offside rear road wheel inner rim is bent.

Slight play in steering rack offside inner joint.

Pass 15 Nov 2012 147,931 miles

AIR BAG warning light is illuminated.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fault Warning message display is faulty.

Nearside front inner drive shaft gaiter is deteriorating ( almost splitting )

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly as has signs that its been over heating.

Slight play in offside of steering rack.

Some play in nearside rear anti - roll bar link rod ball joint.

Fail 13 Nov 2012 147,928 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

AIR BAG warning light is illuminated.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fault Warning message display is faulty.

Nearside front inner drive shaft gaiter is deteriorating ( almost splitting )

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly as has signs that its been over heating.

Slight play in offside of steering rack.

Some play in nearside rear anti - roll bar link rod ball joint.

Pass 15 Nov 2011 145,483 miles

Slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar link rod ball joint.

Slight play in steering rack.

Fail 15 Nov 2011 145,482 miles

Offside Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar link rod ball joint.

Slight play in steering rack.

Pass 9 Nov 2010 142,275 miles

near side rear cracked wheel has been repaired by welding and not replaced.

off side rear wheel rim badly bent near to limit inner and outer faces.

small amount of play in steering rack.

Fail 8 Nov 2010 142,275 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

off side rear wheel rim badly bent near to limit inner and outer faces.

small amount of play in steering rack.

Pass 17 Nov 2009 136,414 miles

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

Nearside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bush deteriorating near to limits.

Nearside rear tyre is wearing / worn low on tread.

Offside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bush debonding.

Offside rear tyre is starting to wear low in places.

Play in nearside rear anti roll bar link ball joint.

Pass 26 Nov 2008 129,958 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2008 129,958 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 121,918 miles

Oil sump plug is leaking.

Possible leaking from front power steering pipe/hose.

Pass 5 Dec 2006 114,069 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 114,068 miles

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

Both front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes are in poor condition.

Exhaust heat shield is loose.

Pass 5 Dec 2005 103,909 miles

Both front tyres wearing low. N/S IS VERY LOW ON INNER EDGE

Front number plate is cracked

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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V254 FVU is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V254 FVU, 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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V254 FVU is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 9 December 1999.

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