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V363 RUD

1999 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

179,132 mi
Last recorded179,132 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV363 RUD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 179,132 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 169,288 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST SECTION CORRODED

Pass 20 Aug 2018 158,893 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 158,893 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 149,668 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 142,675 miles

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

slight play in steering

Pass 13 Aug 2015 133,451 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 133,449 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 125,395 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 117,263 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 117,263 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 108,366 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 99,520 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front tyres are worn

Fail 10 Aug 2011 99,520 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front tyres are worn

Pass 11 Aug 2010 91,562 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 84,251 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 74,046 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 65,778 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 58,002 miles

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

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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V363 RUD is a 1999 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 V363 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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V363 RUD is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 30 November 1999.

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