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V375 EBL

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

254,878 mi
Last recorded254,878 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV375 EBL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 254,878 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 247,693 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 240,929 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 234,072 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 231,275 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 223,037 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 216,579 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 210,299 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear trailing arms and mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sill and rear floor pans (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 204,023 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 204,023 miles

Braking system leaking osr caliper (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 196,032 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 188,546 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 188,546 miles

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)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 181,627 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 181,627 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 175,327 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 170,098 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 159,995 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 159,952 miles

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

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s track rod end gaiter split

Pass 23 Sep 2010 149,727 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2009 132,461 miles

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

advise both rear tyres on wear limit

Fail 2 Jun 2009 132,459 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advise both rear tyres on wear limit

Pass 5 Jun 2008 118,589 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 May 2008 118,576 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Aug 2007 104,659 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 104,659 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 90,372 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V375 EBL is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 V375 EBL, 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 V375 EBL registered?

V375 EBL is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 20 October 1999.

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