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V354 ESG

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,260 mi
Last recorded99,260 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV354 ESG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2014 99,260 miles

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

exhaust centre section bracket broken but exhaust still adequately supported

front brake discs corroded

nearside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2014 99,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

exhaust centre section bracket broken but exhaust still adequately supported

front brake discs corroded

nearside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2013 98,804 miles

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

exhaust centre section hanger broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 23 Jan 2012 95,604 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 87,401 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 81,891 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 81,891 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate loose

Fail 21 Jan 2010 81,870 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 78,301 miles

airbag light on

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 73,214 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 64,941 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 64,941 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 51,087 miles

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)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre worn on outer & inner edges

rear brakes binding slightly o/s/f tyre worn on outeredge

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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V354 ESG is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V354 ESG, 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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V354 ESG is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 3 November 1999.

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