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V446 EKS

1999 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

155,416 mi
Last recorded155,416 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV446 EKS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 155,416 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 155,416 miles

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 13 Nov 2017 153,622 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside headlamp lens cracked

Pass 9 Nov 2016 145,218 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside headlight lense cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside and nearside mirror glasses deteriorated

Pass 13 Nov 2015 135,940 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside headlamp lens cracked

nearside & offside mirror glasses slightly deteriorated

slight play offside steering rack end

wiper blades poor

Pass 26 Nov 2014 127,429 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 118,613 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes greased

exhaust corroded,weak/slight blow

Pass 5 Dec 2012 111,310 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhuast corroded, weak and slight blow

windscreen cracked out of drivers view

Pass 9 Jan 2012 106,838 miles

windscreen cracked in zone B but not affecting drivers view of road

Pass 10 Jan 2011 99,069 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 91,454 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 91,454 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 80,378 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 71,060 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 65,543 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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V446 EKS is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 V446 EKS, 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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V446 EKS is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 19 November 1999.

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