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V437 EWH

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

82,075 mi
Last recorded82,075 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV437 EWH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2013 82,075 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

both front discs worn

fuel tank brackets corroded but tank is secure

middle exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is secure

Fail 24 Jan 2012 182,675 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front driveshaft inner joint boot deteriorating

offside and nearsdide wiper blades split

parking brake lever loose on its mounting

Pass 4 Feb 2011 174,487 miles

n/s/f tyre had kirb damage and slightly worn on outer edge

Fail 4 Feb 2011 174,487 miles

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

n/s/f tyre had kirb damage and slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Feb 2010 163,394 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 163,394 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 146,759 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Jan 2009 146,759 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 131,266 miles

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

front tyres wearing on outer edges but good in main tread areas

Fail 14 Feb 2008 131,266 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres wearing on outer edges but good in main tread areas

Pass 7 Feb 2007 111,721 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 111,721 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 94,000 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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V437 EWH is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 V437 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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V437 EWH is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 24 December 1999.

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