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V266 MFM

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,876 mi
Last recorded134,876 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV266 MFM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2011 134,876 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 134,876 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 134,168 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

SLIGHT LUMPS IN OSF/NSR TYRTE TREADS

Pass 14 Jul 2010 122,214 miles

RAD WEEP NS CORNER==EXH C/BOX BRKT BROKEN==OSF REAR WISH BUSH SPLIT==FAULT ON OSR CALIPER//OSR H/BRAKE POOR

STARTER NOISY==FR NO PLATE CRACKED==REAR NO PLATE POOR==RIB BELT CRACKED

Pass 28 Jul 2009 109,036 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 109,034 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

WIPERS POOR==FR NO PLATE CRACKED====REAR NO PLATE POOR==RIB BELT CRACKING==STERTER NOISY==PLAY IN ROLL BAR OSF==OSF SHOCK LEAKING==REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODING

Pass 13 Aug 2008 97,685 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 97,685 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

FR IND GOING WHITE==WIPERS SMEAR==OSF SEAT BELT STALK WORN==FR NO PLATE CRACKED

REAR NO PLATE POOR==MULTIRIB BELT POOR==STARTER NOISY==ALL 4 DISC INNER FACES CORRODING==SPLITS IN FR WISH REAR BUSHES

Pass 23 Aug 2007 87,606 miles

front number plate poor condition= both front indicator bulbs poor condition= slight spiltting to both front wishbone rear bushes

Fail 23 Aug 2007 87,606 miles

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

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

front number plate poor condition= both front indicator bulbs poor condition= slight spiltting to both front wishbone rear bushes

Pass 29 Aug 2006 76,566 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 76,544 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate 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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V266 MFM is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V266 MFM, 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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V266 MFM is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 20 September 1999.

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