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V298 SOT

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,474 mi
Last recorded69,474 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV298 SOT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 69,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rusty

Pass 23 Sep 2022 69,068 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 69,068 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 66,928 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 64,847 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Service brake binding but not excessively all have very slight bind, may be due not used much (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 63,931 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 59,992 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 58,977 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 58,221 miles

All four tyres cracked on tread and outter edges....

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 56,765 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES CRACKED ON OUTTER TREAD

Pass 12 Nov 2013 55,561 miles

all four tyres cracked on outter treads

Pass 26 Nov 2012 54,682 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 52,630 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 52,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 50,888 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 48,656 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 46,293 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 44,555 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 39,749 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 39,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2005 31,253 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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V298 SOT is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V298 SOT, 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 V298 SOT registered?

V298 SOT is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 3 December 1999.

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