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V432 AAN

1999 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,332 mi
Last recorded84,332 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV432 AAN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2020 84,332 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement whishbon back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 74,553 miles

wear on n/s track rod

Fail 11 Oct 2019 74,522 miles

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

wear on n/s track rod

Pass 17 Oct 2018 69,461 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside play in steering rack

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wiper blades split

Pass 16 Oct 2017 64,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring snapped

Nearside slight play in steering rack inner joint

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

Offside Rear coil spring tang snapped

both rear beam axle bushes worn

Pass 18 Oct 2016 59,613 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside slight play steering rack

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring tang snapped

Fail 17 Oct 2016 59,607 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sleeve corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside slight play steering rack

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring tang snapped

Pass 13 Oct 2015 54,038 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring tang snapped

both rear axle beam bushes deteriorated resulting in slight movement

engine oil leak

play in off side steering rack inner joint

Pass 16 Oct 2014 48,570 miles

both rear tyres perished

off side rear coil spring tang snapped

rear exhaust sleeve corroded

slight play in off side steering rack

Pass 17 Oct 2013 42,781 miles

Slight play in rear axle bushes

Pass 8 Oct 2012 36,701 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 35,468 miles

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

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 34,003 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 31,970 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 29,539 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 27,251 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 23,937 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front number plate cracked

rear number plate delaminating

Fail 24 Aug 2006 23,937 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front number plate cracked

rear number plate delaminating

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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V432 AAN is a 1999 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V432 AAN, 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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V432 AAN is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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