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V454 UJO

1999 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,779 mi
Last recorded102,779 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV454 UJO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 102,779 miles

slight corrosion some brake pipes

slight deterioration some bushes

Fail 6 Mar 2018 102,778 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe split through (7.1.2)

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

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

slight corrosion some brake pipes

slight deterioration some bushes

Fail 17 Jun 2016 102,759 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both lamps (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Slight corrosion some brake pipes

Slight deterioration some bushes

Pass 7 May 2015 90,791 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 80,452 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 66,325 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 66,325 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 54,708 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 54,708 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 50,851 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs rusting on inner edges currently still legal.

Pass 11 Feb 2010 46,426 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2010 46,426 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 40,218 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 35,624 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 35,624 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 32,208 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 30,663 miles

front and rear number plates both deteriorating,satisfactory at present time

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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V454 UJO is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 V454 UJO, 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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V454 UJO is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 2 December 1999.

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