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V305 MYS

1999 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

126,145 mi
Last recorded126,145 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV305 MYS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 126,145 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 126,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 119,058 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Nearside Mirror damaged

Offside Rear Wheel is slightly binding - advise further investigation A.S.A.P.

Oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2016 119,050 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake light/ Is too bright (1.1.A.3f)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Nearside Mirror damaged

Offside Rear Wheel is slightly binding - advise further investigation A.S.A.P.

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2015 110,768 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 98,357 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 98,357 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 91,272 miles

all four brake discs badly corroded

both front tyres low in tread

both front wishbone rear bushes worn

both rear shockers very poor damping and corroded casings very strong advise

exhaust system slightly deteriarated

long travel in footbrake

slight engine oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2013 91,272 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

all four brake discs badly corroded

both front tyres low in tread

both front wishbone rear bushes worn

both rear shockers very poor damping and corroded casings very strong advise

both sides front brake pads incorrectly fitted

exhaust system slightly deteriarated

long travel in footbrake

slight engine oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2010 83,823 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2010 83,823 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2009 74,278 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 74,252 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 66,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2008 66,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 57,762 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 57,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 50,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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V305 MYS is a 1999 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V305 MYS, 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 V305 MYS registered?

V305 MYS is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 26 November 1999.

Is V305 MYS safe to buy?

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