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V442 EBL

1999 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,401 mi
Last recorded153,401 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV442 EBL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 153,401 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose section (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steer pump aera (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 150,459 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 146,817 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 142,034 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 142,021 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d- bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d- bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 136,194 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 129,818 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 123,083 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 123,083 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 116,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 110,460 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake warning light on,n/s front tyre bit low inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2011 110,460 miles

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

brake warning light on,n/s front tyre bit low inner edge

Pass 27 May 2010 104,439 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 104,439 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 May 2009 94,861 miles

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

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

o/s floor to sill damaged

Fail 20 May 2009 94,577 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s floor to sill damaged

Pass 27 May 2008 84,662 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 82,243 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 82,243 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 77,082 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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V442 EBL is a 1999 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V442 EBL, 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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V442 EBL is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 8 October 1999.

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