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V368 EFJ

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

146,594 mi
Last recorded146,594 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV368 EFJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 146,594 miles

Nearside front outer CV boot poor

Rear axle bushing poor

Fail 16 Nov 2020 146,593 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front outer CV boot poor

Rear axle bushing poor

Pass 22 Nov 2019 141,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 141,275 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 134,921 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear axle bushing poor

Fail 16 Nov 2018 134,921 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear axle bushing poor

Pass 21 Nov 2017 131,949 miles

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

axle beam bushing poor

Fail 20 Nov 2017 131,949 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

axle beam bushing poor

Pass 14 Nov 2016 127,759 miles

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

nearside rear axle bush poor

offside rear axle bush poor

offside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2016 127,759 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear axle bush poor

offside rear axle bush poor

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2015 123,175 miles

Nearside Front Damage to lamp

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 118,623 miles

nearside front headlamp pattern poor

offside front headlamp pattern poor

offside front wishbone, rear bush weak and seperated

Fail 20 Nov 2014 118,623 miles

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

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

nearside front headlamp pattern poor

offside front headlamp pattern poor

offside front wishbone, rear bush weak and seperated

Pass 21 Nov 2013 110,643 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 108,069 miles

nearside front indicator lamp damaged

offside front headlight damaged

slight brake bind offside rear

Fail 12 Nov 2012 108,069 miles

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

offside front headlight damaged

slight brake bind offside rear

nearside front indicator lamp damaged

Pass 10 Nov 2011 103,311 miles

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

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

offside front headlamp damaged

offside rear brake bind

Pass 18 Nov 2010 98,016 miles

nearside front indicator lamp cracked

offside front headlamp cracked

Pass 10 Nov 2009 95,160 miles

n/s/f indicator lamp damaged

o/s/f headlight cracked/condensated

Pass 12 Nov 2008 89,916 miles

n/s/f indicator lens cracked/damaged

o/s/f h/lamp lens cracked,slightly distorting aim

Fail 12 Nov 2008 89,910 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

n/s/f indicator lens cracked/damaged

o/s/f h/lamp lens cracked,slightly distorting aim

Pass 15 Nov 2007 85,753 miles

nearside front indicator lens broken

offside headlamp glass cracked

Pass 17 Nov 2006 78,808 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 73,659 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 73,659 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear 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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V368 EFJ is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 V368 EFJ, 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 V368 EFJ registered?

V368 EFJ is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 14 September 1999.

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