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V418 ESG

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

246,659 mi
Last recorded246,659 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV418 ESG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2014 246,659 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 232,882 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 214,490 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 214,490 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 180,738 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 159,279 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

fan belt perished

Fail 22 Apr 2009 159,279 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

fan belt perished

Pass 11 Mar 2008 131,824 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 111,488 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Mar 2006 103,921 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 103,921 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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V418 ESG is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V418 ESG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V418 ESG registered?

V418 ESG is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 26 October 1999.

Is V418 ESG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V418 ESG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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