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V314 MVO

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

135,979 mi
Last recorded135,979 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV314 MVO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2016 135,979 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)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad warning light on (unable to see inner brake pads)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine not idling correctly

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyre's bald inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Wipers going off on start up and not parking correctlty

centre exhaust mounting bracket welds failed

Fail 24 Aug 2016 132,928 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear brake light has bulbs out

Offside Front door difficult to open from outside

Offside Front tyre worn to wear indicators

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Rear wiper blade worn

Rear wipers very slow to operate

engine losing a lot of oil recommend attention

Pass 4 Jun 2015 123,484 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 118,466 miles

Near side rear tyre is wearing thin

Oil leak

Rear axle mounting bushes are worn

Fail 11 Jun 2014 118,466 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Near side rear tyre is wearing thin

Oil leak

Rear axle mounting bushes are worn

Fail 5 Jun 2013 113,075 miles

Air leak on engine

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Tracking? REPAIRED

Pass 5 Jun 2013 113,075 miles

Air leak on engine

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Tracking? REPAIRED

Pass 11 Jun 2012 108,584 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 102,686 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 102,686 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 95,913 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear screen washer inoperative

Fail 1 Jun 2010 95,913 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear screen washer inoperative

Fail 17 Jul 2009 86,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 86,627 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 78,724 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 78,724 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 68,456 miles

Has CAM BELT been replaced?

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)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 62,876 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 54,802 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2005 54,802 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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V314 MVO is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black 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 V314 MVO, 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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V314 MVO is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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