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V497 ETC

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

131,231 mi
Last recorded131,231 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV497 ETC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 131,231 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under trays and outer sill covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 130,347 miles

Nearside Rear swollen under plastic coating adv

all discs front and rear corroded

possible strut tops starting to seize slight ping from springs

Fail 7 Sep 2015 130,347 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust clamps corroded heavily and broken (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear swollen under plastic coating adv

all discs front and rear corroded

possible strut tops starting to seize slight ping from springs

Pass 18 Sep 2014 127,951 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust center braket broken exhaust not insecure

nsr and osr brake pipes swelling adv slight corroded

rear pads low on nsr disc blue been overheated

Fail 17 Sep 2014 127,951 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust center braket broken exhaust not insecure

nsr and osr brake pipes swelling adv slight corroded

rear pads low on nsr disc blue been overheated

Pass 16 Sep 2013 125,739 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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 11 Sep 2012 122,037 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wipers torn

Fail 11 Sep 2012 122,037 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wipers torn

Pass 9 Sep 2011 118,495 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 114,422 miles

advise steering rack end n/s

Pass 7 Oct 2009 102,410 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2009 102,410 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 95,015 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 95,015 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 84,841 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 75,817 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 75,817 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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V497 ETC is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 V497 ETC, 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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V497 ETC is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V497 ETC shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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