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V369 MOF

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2014
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

207,495 mi
Last recorded207,495 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV369 MOF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2013 207,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside headlight damaged

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2013 207,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside headlight damaged

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2012 182,905 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge.

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside washer jet requires adjustment.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 182,905 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge.

Offside washer jet requires adjustment.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2012 182,754 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Both offside and nearside rear swinging arm bushes perished/deteriorated but not resulting in any excessive movement.

Screw head showing in tread area of nearside front tyre.

Fail 1 Aug 2012 182,457 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both offside and nearside rear swinging arm bushes perished/deteriorated but not resulting in any excessive movement.

Screw head showing in tread area of nearside front tyre.

Pass 1 Aug 2011 157,508 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 157,434 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2010 136,467 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 136,467 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 113,061 miles

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Jul 2009 113,061 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 93,687 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 83,418 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 77,970 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 77,970 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2006 69,648 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2006 69,648 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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V369 MOF is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V369 MOF, 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 V369 MOF registered?

V369 MOF is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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