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V471 EEY

1999 Audi A3

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,712 mi
Last recorded113,712 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV471 EEY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 113,712 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe slightly corroded at flex hose end (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 102,470 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 88,566 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 83,665 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 79,775 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 119,300 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 107,983 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 103,103 miles

nearside front tyre cracked/perished

nearside rear tyre cracked/perished

offside front tyre cracked/perished

Pass 9 Oct 2014 99,155 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 95,291 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 94,320 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 92,715 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 92,626 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 90,113 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 87,165 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 82,475 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 82,475 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 73,741 miles

advise raer axle bushes becoming corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2006 65,756 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 65,756 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2005 56,063 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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V471 EEY is a 1999 Audi A3 in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V471 EEY, 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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V471 EEY is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 10 September 1999.

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