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V307 NAY

1999 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

146,748 mi
Last recorded146,748 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV307 NAY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 146,748 miles

Centre exhaust mounting bracket has broken

Cooling fan is seized solid

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre is soft

Rear brakes are binding slightly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 May 2017 146,748 miles

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 registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre exhaust mounting bracket has broken

Cooling fan is seized solid

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre is soft

Rear brakes are binding slightly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2016 143,737 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 138,816 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 134,218 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 125,961 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 125,912 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 120,550 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 120,550 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 113,457 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 106,518 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 106,518 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Jan 2010 106,515 miles

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)

both rear caliper hoses have clamp marks on them.

Fail 12 Nov 2009 106,510 miles

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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 98,389 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 98,389 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 88,530 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 88,530 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2006 71,987 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 71,987 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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V307 NAY is a 1999 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 V307 NAY, 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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V307 NAY is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 23 December 1999.

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