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V421 EWH

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

160,052 mi
Last recorded160,052 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV421 EWH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 160,052 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 160,040 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s n/s main run (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 153,070 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 153,055 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 144,585 miles

slight play in o/s inner rack joint

Fail 3 Aug 2017 144,580 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight play in o/s inner rack joint

Pass 3 Aug 2016 137,297 miles

Offside Inner rack joint slight play

Pass 10 Aug 2015 126,868 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 126,836 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 117,744 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 117,720 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 111,219 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 106,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

o/s n/s rear brakes slight bind

Pass 9 Aug 2011 101,590 miles

o/s inner cv joint bolts loose

slight imbalance on front brakes

slight judder on front brakes

Fail 20 Aug 2010 97,966 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 97,966 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 94,214 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2009 88,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 88,934 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2007 82,724 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 29 Dec 2007 82,724 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 72,611 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 64,350 miles

advise n/s/r tyre perish marks starting

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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V421 EWH is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 V421 EWH, 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 V421 EWH registered?

V421 EWH is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 24 December 1999.

Is V421 EWH safe to buy?

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