MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,360 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK WEAK
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
OFFSIDE FRONT HAEDLAMP CRACKED /DET
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK WEAK
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
OFFSIDE FRONT HAEDLAMP CRACKED /DET
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP GLASS CRACKED
OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE SLIGHTLY STICKING
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP GLASS CRACKED
OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE SLIGHTLY STICKING
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
air bag light on.
n/s/r wheel buckled.
oil leak from engine.
power steering pipes corr.oded
radiator showing signs of coolant leak.
both rear tyres cracking badly but not down to canvis.
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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V514 GGB is a 1999 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 V514 GGB, 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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V514 GGB is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 27 October 1999.
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