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V258 ROC

1999 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

177,310 mi
Last recorded177,310 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV258 ROC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 177,310 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 171,408 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear wheel arch corroded

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 164,797 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear wheel arch corroded.

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 159,695 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch starting to corroded.

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak on engine.

Pass 10 Mar 2020 154,981 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 148,226 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 141,815 miles

Front exhaust section deteriorated/ slight leakage.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs corroded/pitted.

Slight play/wear in steering rack, offside front.

Pass 17 Mar 2017 136,731 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 136,931 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 130,911 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 124,675 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 117,981 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn.

Offside & nearside rear axle bushes worn.

Pass 27 Jul 2012 117,635 miles

Offside & nearside rear axle bushes deteriorated, recommend replace.

Pass 27 Sep 2011 110,088 miles

Front tyres worn, uneven wear, inner edges, recommend replace.

Pass 24 Sep 2010 101,571 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 94,468 miles

Front tyres worn, on limit 1.6mm, recommend replace.

Rear tyres worn, 2mm, limit 1.6mm.

Pass 8 Aug 2008 88,131 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 82,187 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 76,973 miles

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 ROC is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 V258 ROC, 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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What year was V258 ROC registered?

V258 ROC is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 16 November 1999.

Is V258 ROC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V258 ROC shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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