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V323 OOE

1999 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

231,959 mi
Last recorded231,959 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV323 OOE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2018 231,959 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (8.2.2)

Central Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Rear Tyres feathered

Pass 14 Jan 2017 222,168 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 19,388 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Nov 2012 19,388 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2011 180,951 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 168,856 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 168,856 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Front brake discs worn

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 4 Dec 2009 156,891 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 145,455 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 134,496 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 121,413 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 121,413 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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V323 OOE is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 V323 OOE, 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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V323 OOE is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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