MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,471 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust heat shield insecure
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust heat shield insecure
centre exhaust system corroded
nearside front tyre inner wheel rim damaged
nearside rear tyre inner edge worn
offside rear tyre cracking in tread
offside rear tyre inner and outer edges worn
two nails in offside rear tyre
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)
centre exhaust system corroded
nearside front tyre inner wheel rim damaged
nearside rear tyre inner edge worn
offside rear tyre cracking in tread
offside rear tyre inner and outer edges worn
two nails in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
nearside front indicator lenz broken
offside rear tyre outer edge worn
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
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)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
both rear coil springs fouling mounting area
nearside front indicator lenz broken
offside rear tyre outer edge worn
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V296 PDA is a 1999 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 V296 PDA, 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 V296 PDA registered?
V296 PDA is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 1999.
Is V296 PDA safe to buy?
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