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V482 SUD

1999 Audi A3

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

153,285 mi
Last recorded153,285 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV482 SUD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 153,285 miles

centre rear seatbelt casing broken

front pads

nsf tyre worn

Fail 10 Jun 2015 153,284 miles

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

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)

centre rear seatbelt casing broken

front pads

nsf tyre worn

Fail 11 Jun 2014 139,480 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 139,480 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 129,342 miles

Oil leak

both rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre starting to crack and perish

Fail 10 Jul 2013 129,342 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Oil leak

both rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre starting to crack and perish

Pass 6 Dec 2012 122,510 miles

ns door mirror cover damaged

Fail 6 Dec 2012 122,510 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

coolant level below minimum

ns door mirror cover damaged

rear discs corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2011 107,910 miles

both front tyres worn

centre rear seatbelt catch casing broken

Fail 14 Apr 2011 107,876 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

both front tyres worn

centre rear seatbelt catch casing broken

Pass 13 Apr 2010 98,096 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 92,421 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 92,421 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 84,947 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 84,947 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 77,419 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 77,419 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 71,728 miles

Both rear tyres on 2mm

Fail 8 Apr 2006 71,728 miles

Both rear tyres on 2mm

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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V482 SUD is a 1999 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 V482 SUD, 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 V482 SUD registered?

V482 SUD is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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