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V432 MVX

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

156,935 mi
Last recorded156,935 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV432 MVX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 156,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish

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

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Water leak - needs further investigation

Fail 28 Jan 2016 156,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish

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

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Water leak - needs further investigation

Pass 27 Jan 2015 151,259 miles

advise 7 out 10 working on high leval stop lighs

advise n/s/f seat belt cpover broken but axceptalb

advise on big bore exhaust fitted also rear brk mod

advise play in steering rack exceptabl

Fail 23 Jan 2015 151 miles

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

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

advise 7 out 10 working on high leval stop lighs

advise n/s/f seat belt cpover broken but axceptalb

advise on big bore exhaust fitted also rear brk mod

advise play in steering rack exceptabl

Pass 5 Feb 2014 148,938 miles

Advise N/S/F Seatbelt locking mechanism cover is missing but is still working okay.

Advise N/S/R and O/S/R Tyres are worn heavilly on the inside edges and are advised to be changed.

Advise Slight anti-freeze leak.

Advise play in O/S/F Steering rack.

Advise slight oil leak.

Fail 30 Jan 2014 148,892 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Advise N/S/F Seatbelt locking mechanism cover is missing but is still working okay.

Advise N/S/R and O/S/R Tyres are worn heavilly on the inside edges and are advised to be changed.

Advise Slight anti-freeze leak.

Advise play in O/S/F Steering rack.

Advise slight oil leak.

Pass 7 Feb 2013 144,623 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 138,041 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 133,190 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 127,694 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 116,228 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 116,221 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 106,627 miles

airbag light on passenger seat air bag exploded pretensioner fired

Fail 5 Oct 2007 106,617 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

airbag light on passenger seat air bag exploded pretensioner fired

Fail 19 Sep 2007 106,137 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Both front wishbone bushes split

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front engine underguard insecure

Nearside Front inner Constant velocity gaitor insecure

Nearside front seat airbag released (needs main dealer or air bag specialist to look in to)

Nearside front top mount joint has developed slight play

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

Offside rear brake disc worn

Pass 15 Sep 2006 92,811 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 92,811 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 83,844 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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V432 MVX is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V432 MVX, 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 MVX is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 23 September 1999.

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