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V419 EBL

1999 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

154,451 mi
Last recorded154,451 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV419 EBL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2016 154,451 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 151,509 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 148,120 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 142,020 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 135,280 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 135,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 117,153 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r lens has tape repair

Pass 1 Feb 2008 105,387 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 98,877 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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V419 EBL is a 1999 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V419 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 V419 EBL registered?

V419 EBL is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 29 November 1999.

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