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V389 RUD

1999 Audi A3

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

202,290 mi
Last recorded202,290 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV389 RUD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 202,290 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 202,290 miles

Stop lamp not working n/s/r (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower arm (rear rubber bush ) split /excess play (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2016 193,254 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush o/s/f bottom arm (rear bush) (2.4.G.2)

front imbalance close to limit

rear brake imbalance/fluctuation 15%

Fail 30 Mar 2016 193,254 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint n/s/f droplink b/j (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated o/s/f (2.5.A.2)

Steering rack gaiter split n/s/f rack gaiter split (all twisted) (2.2.D.2d)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush n/s/f bottom arm (rear bush) (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/r inner 3/4 (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush o/s/f bottom arm (rear bush) (2.4.G.2)

front imbalance close to limit

rear brake imbalance/fluctuation 15%

Pass 6 Mar 2015 181,671 miles

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

both front suspension tops have play (with wheels suspended)

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven on inner 3/4 and low

Fail 6 Mar 2015 181,671 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

both front suspension tops have play (with wheels suspended)

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven on inner 3/4 and low

Pass 6 Mar 2014 170,202 miles

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

n/s/f inner rack end has play

n/s/r tyre has slight scaloping/flat spots on inner 3/4 area

o/s/r tyre has screw in tred area

Fail 6 Mar 2014 170,202 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

n/s/f inner rack end has play

n/s/r tyre has slight scaloping/flat spots on inner 3/4 area

o/s/r tyre has screw in tred area

Pass 28 Feb 2013 159,248 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 159,248 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both front struts have lift with wheels off ground

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front pads low

n/s/f bottom arm (rear rubber bush) deteriated

n/s/f inner rack has play

Pass 6 Mar 2012 148,824 miles

Exhaust system corroded o.k at time of test.

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

O/S and N/S front and rear brake discs and pads worn o.k at tim e of test.

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 148,824 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded o.k at time of test.

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

O/S and N/S front and rear brake discs and pads worn o.k at tim e of test.

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 135,113 miles

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

O/S and N/S front brake discs and pads worn O.K at time of test.

O/S and N/S rear brake discs worn O.K at time of test.

Fail 24 Feb 2011 135,107 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

O/S and N/S front brake discs and pads worn O.K at time of test.

O/S and N/S rear brake discs worn O.K at time of test.

Pass 15 Mar 2010 123,300 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear number plate o.k at time of test.

Pass 25 Mar 2009 112,403 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 98,776 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2008 98,577 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 86,097 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 74,065 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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V389 RUD is a 1999 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V389 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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V389 RUD is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 17 November 1999.

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