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V278 GLE

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,116 mi
Last recorded126,116 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV278 GLE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 126,116 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 124,857 miles

Coolant leak rear of engine ()

Engine dipstick tube excessively deteriorated

Fail 31 Jul 2017 124,857 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases excessively deteriorated and insecure (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Lamp filling with water (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken and dislocated (2.4.C.1a)

Coolant leak rear of engine ()

Engine dipstick tube excessively deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2016 122,878 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleeve (7.1.2)

Centre exhaust showing corrosion

Nearside Front coil spring showing corrosion

Offside Front side light unit has ingress of water/condensation

Oil leak gearbox area ()

Rear coil springs showing corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2015 121,259 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 119,204 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 115,299 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 110,439 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 110,489 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 105,675 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 98,420 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 98,420 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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 1 Aug 2009 90,534 miles

brakes to be checked all round.

front brake pads worn very low

Pass 25 Jul 2008 81,979 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 81,979 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 74,226 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 65,282 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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V278 GLE is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 V278 GLE, 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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V278 GLE is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 23 December 1999.

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