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V46 UNH

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,060 mi
Last recorded109,060 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV46 UNH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2018 109,060 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2017 108,643 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 108,643 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 106,085 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front indicators (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high visibility brake light 50% of light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts N/S & O/S rubber bushes perishing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 106,085 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both fronts (8.2.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front indicators (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high visibility brake light 50% of light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts N/S & O/S rubber bushes perishing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 99,842 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 94,134 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 87,680 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 84,365 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 81,517 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 81,490 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake disc slightly worn

Pass 26 Jul 2010 78,410 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 73,889 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 69,587 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)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 66,425 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 63,267 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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V46 UNH is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V46 UNH, 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 V46 UNH registered?

V46 UNH is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 10 October 1999.

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