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V327 MAV

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

152,686 mi
Last recorded152,686 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV327 MAV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 152,686 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 141,125 miles

all tyres close to limmit

engine covers

Pass 23 Sep 2015 133,235 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 2mm

Offside Front tyre on 3mm

Offside Rear tyre on 3mm

engine covers

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2014 119,178 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

middle exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2013 113,484 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 113,484 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side front disc discoloured

off side rear brake slight binding

rear discs corroded

Pass 1 May 2012 107,678 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2012 107,678 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 100,936 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 99,102 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2009 99,090 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 2 Dec 2008 93,484 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 87,072 miles

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

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 7 Dec 2007 87,072 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 4 Dec 2006 79,955 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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V327 MAV is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V327 MAV, 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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V327 MAV is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 28 September 1999.

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