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V330 EWJ

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,109 mi
Last recorded128,109 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2022
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV330 EWJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2022 128,109 miles

Front Wipers Poor

exhaust Heatshield insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 128,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking Caliper (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wipers Poor

exhaust Heatshield insecure

Pass 2 Jan 2021 121,986 miles

front tyres wearing outer edges

offside front steering arm slight play

Pass 21 Dec 2019 118,236 miles

slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 8 Dec 2018 113,993 miles

Nearside Front cv boot perishing but not leaking grease yet

Offside Rear tyre close to legal limit of 1.6mm tyre is- 3mm

Pass 30 Jan 2016 106,964 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

rear exhaust hanger incorrect

Fail 20 Jan 2016 106,934 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

rear exhaust hanger incorrect

Pass 8 Aug 2014 96,327 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

carbon filter hose clip missing

center exhaust bracket broke

nearside front wishbone rear bush worn

offside front wishbone rear bush worn

offside washer jet not hitting screen fully

rear axel bushes showing signs of wear

slight play in nearside front suspension top mount

Fail 8 Aug 2014 96,327 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

carbon filter hose clip missing

center exhaust bracket broke

nearside front wishbone rear bush worn

offside front wishbone rear bush worn

offside washer jet not hitting screen fully

rear axel bushes showing signs of wear

slight play in nearside front suspension top mount

Pass 15 Aug 2013 88,748 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 88,748 miles

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

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 74,974 miles

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

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

centre exhaust bracket is broken .exhaust is still secure

Fail 25 Jul 2012 74,973 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

centre exhaust bracket is broken .exhaust is still secure

Pass 10 Aug 2011 62,331 miles

rear pads low

Pass 30 Jul 2010 50,687 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 50,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 43,923 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 39,806 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 39,805 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 36,027 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 31,345 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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V330 EWJ is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 V330 EWJ, 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 V330 EWJ registered?

V330 EWJ is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 30 October 1999.

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