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V492 EJM

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

192,741 mi
Last recorded192,741 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV492 EJM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 192,741 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Nov 2017 192,719 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Nov 2016 178,884 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 176,421 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 176,414 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2014 165,589 miles

Corrosion around N/S/R floor gromet

Pass 5 Nov 2013 151,350 miles

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

Vehicle lowering springs/coilovers fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2013 151,349 miles

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle lowering springs/coilovers fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2012 140,205 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 128,050 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 118,706 miles

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

n/s door mirror lens is cracked

offside rear tyre is on limit

Pass 19 Aug 2009 110,955 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 19 Aug 2009 110,954 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 4 Sep 2008 102,956 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

centre exhaust bracket loose

Fail 4 Sep 2008 102,955 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

centre exhaust bracket loose

Pass 31 Aug 2007 94,339 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

n/s/f tyre going bald on outer edge

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 7 Sep 2006 87,186 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

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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V492 EJM is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 V492 EJM, 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 V492 EJM registered?

V492 EJM is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 9 November 1999.

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