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V377 EFJ

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

159,426 mi
Last recorded159,426 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2010
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV377 EFJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2010 159,426 miles

(both) front tyres inner wall slightly cracking, and both front brake disc's worn to near limit

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2010 159,426 miles

(both) front tyres inner wall slightly cracking, and both front brake disc's worn to near limit

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2009 148,604 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 148,595 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 142,268 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Nov 2008 142,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 133,319 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 133,319 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 116,605 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 99,036 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 99,032 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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V377 EFJ is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V377 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 V377 EFJ registered?

V377 EFJ is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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