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V355 ERA

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

181,163 mi
Last recorded181,163 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV355 ERA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 181,163 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2015 181,160 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 176,663 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 173,295 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 167,731 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 150,376 miles

wipers smear

air bag lihgt on dash

chips in screen

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 17 Dec 2011 150,376 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

air bag lihgt on dash

chips in screen

nearside rear tyre perishing

wipers smear

Pass 22 Dec 2010 133,094 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front indicators showing white light

front lower arm bushes stsrting to crack

front number plate cracked and rear discoloured

front suspension strut top mounts have play

front wiper blades split (strong advise)

slight engine oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2010 133,094 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front indicators showing white light

front lower arm bushes stsrting to crack

front number plate cracked and rear discoloured

front suspension strut top mounts have play

front wiper blades split (strong advise)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2010 117,850 miles

front indicators showing white light

front lower arm bushes perishing

front suspension strut top mounts have play

rear coil springs corroding

various stonechips in swept area of windscreen

Fail 18 Jan 2010 117,850 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front indicators showing white light

front lower arm bushes perishing

front suspension strut top mounts have play

rear brake discs corroding

rear coil springs corroding

various stonechips in swept area of windscreen

Pass 7 Jan 2009 98,202 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 98,032 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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine missfire.

Pass 19 Dec 2007 84,710 miles

all 4 brake discs corroded and worn on inside

both rear axle mount bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

offside inner c/v boot insecure

Pass 19 Dec 2006 73,489 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 63,393 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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V355 ERA is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V355 ERA, 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 V355 ERA registered?

V355 ERA is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 13 December 1999.

Is V355 ERA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V355 ERA shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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