MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
247,175 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis, front subframe, rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Floor excessively deteriorated Excessive corrosion resulting in holes nearside and offside of vehicle underside (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis, front subframe, rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
Headlamp switch missing (1.7.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
brake pipes coated
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
brake pipes coated
Coolant leak
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear exhaust heatshield insecure
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs corroded and pitted
o/s/r brake disc corroded
radiator leaking
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
airbag warning lamp on
airbag warning light on
both rear axle bushes worn
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
air bag warning light on
both rear axle mounting rubber bushes worn
brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V493 ESR is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 V493 ESR, 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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V493 ESR is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 October 1999.
Is V493 ESR safe to buy?
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