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V358 RUD

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,013 mi
Last recorded136,013 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV358 RUD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2015 136,013 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 146,384 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 142,611 miles

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

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

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 136,013 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 136,013 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 123,605 miles

Oil leak.

Slight corrosion on brake pipes.

Fail 10 Jun 2011 123,605 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Oil leak.

Slight corrosion on brake pipes.

Pass 21 May 2010 117,145 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 117,145 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 104,783 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 104,770 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2009 97,551 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

n/s bottom suspension arm rear bush peeling

slight play n/s of steering rack

surface rust on discs

Pass 30 Jun 2007 92,737 miles

brakes to be checked all round. †main dealer suspention checke. †rack gaytors perished.

Pass 3 Jul 2006 75,504 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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V358 RUD is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V358 RUD, 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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V358 RUD is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 30 November 1999.

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