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V258 JGU

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

205,059 mi
Last recorded205,059 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV258 JGU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 205,059 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Nov 2016 205,049 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Sep 2015 193,907 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 193,907 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 193,871 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 177,815 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 177,799 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 157,032 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 158,511 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 146,379 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 145,244 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 128,535 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Nov 2009 128,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 125,204 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 107,682 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 107,682 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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V258 JGU is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 V258 JGU, 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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V258 JGU is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 20 September 1999.

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