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V390 EWJ

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

135,390 mi
Last recorded135,390 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV390 EWJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 135,390 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 135,390 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 126,340 miles

o/s/f cv gaitor split around clip

oil leak

rear brake pipes swollen and corroded

slight play in n/s/f track rod end/tie rod

Pass 19 Nov 2021 119,141 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear brake pipes corroded

o/s/f cv gaitor split around clip

slight play in n/s/f steering tie rod

Pass 19 Nov 2020 114,477 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 113,435 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 112,256 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 110,974 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 110,963 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 109,570 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

both side repeaters fading

Fail 15 Nov 2016 109,570 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

both side repeaters fading

centre stop light not working

Pass 17 Nov 2015 107,850 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror cracked (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 103,676 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 103,676 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 98,288 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 95,190 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 91,574 miles

slight play to offside front track-rod-end

Pass 3 Nov 2010 86,183 miles

centre stop light partley not working

n/s/f track rod end slight play

o/s/f bottom ball joint slight play

Pass 7 Nov 2009 82,764 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight play both sides of steering

Pass 10 Nov 2008 77,250 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 77,168 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 71,522 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 61,658 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 61,652 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 47,251 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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V390 EWJ is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 V390 EWJ, 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 V390 EWJ registered?

V390 EWJ is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 22 November 1999.

Is V390 EWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V390 EWJ shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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