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V433 TUD

1999 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,848 mi
Last recorded118,848 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV433 TUD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 118,848 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 118,848 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 117,201 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 115,423 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Feb 2017 113,649 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 111,247 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 111,247 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 108,572 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 105,393 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 101,798 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 97,485 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 92,930 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 89,359 miles

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

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

engine slight oil leaking

Fail 28 Jan 2010 89,359 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

engine slight oil leaking

Pass 19 Jan 2009 84,634 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 81,695 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 81,695 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 74,702 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 74,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 135,397 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 135,397 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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V433 TUD is a 1999 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V433 TUD, 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 V433 TUD registered?

V433 TUD is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 13 November 1999.

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