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V513 HBH

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

172,650 mi
Last recorded172,650 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV513 HBH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 172,650 miles

offside and nearside front steering arms slight play to inner joints

offside rear tyre worn to edge

Fail 25 Sep 2018 172,650 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged cut to cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

offside and nearside front steering arms slight play to inner joints

offside rear tyre worn to edge

Pass 18 Aug 2017 169,817 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 166,877 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 163,633 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 160,744 miles

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 152,715 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 135,422 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

air bag on dash

Pass 9 Aug 2012 135,422 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

air bag on dash

Pass 2 Sep 2011 113,464 miles

front discs worn

Pass 24 Aug 2010 100,788 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Aug 2010 100,785 miles

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

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 95,494 miles

Accident damage to bumper, offside rear.

Child seat fitted in rear, seat NOT disturbed, tested as presented.

Nearside front tyre worn uneven, inner edge, 2mm, limit 1.6mm.

Nearside rearshock absorber slight leakage.

Offside front headlight lens cracked, moisture in unit, reflector deteriorating, recommend replace.

Offside rear tyre, slight low inflation, recommend investigation.

Fail 29 Aug 2009 95,494 miles

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

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

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

Accident damage to bumper, offside rear.

Child seat fitted in rear, seat NOT disturbed, tested as presented.

Nearside front tyre worn uneven, inner edge, 2mm, limit 1.6mm.

Nearside rearshock absorber slight leakage.

Offside front headlight lens cracked, moisture in unit, reflector deteriorating, recommend replace.

Offside rear tyre, slight low inflation, recommend investigation.

Pass 22 Aug 2008 92,043 miles

Front brake pads becoming low, slight pitting on brake discs, recommend inspection.

Nearside rear tyre worn.

Offside front headlight lens cracked.

Offside rear brake pads deteriorated, signs of wear on discs, signs of heat damage, recommend replace.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 88,213 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 84,347 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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V513 HBH 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 76.5%.

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 V513 HBH, 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 V513 HBH registered?

V513 HBH is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for V513 HBH shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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