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V518 RBW

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,444 mi
Last recorded166,444 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV518 RBW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2021 166,444 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked and water inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner facce (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front door damaged

both rear wheels slight bind

oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2020 164,122 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 164,122 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 160,620 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front door damaged

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 160,620 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front door damaged

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 157,010 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 153,093 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished in tread grooves and outer side wall

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished in tread grooves and outer side wall

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Nov 2016 143,321 miles

Damage (hole) in offside front sill

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Nov 2015 133,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 133,422 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 125,016 miles

n/s/f lower arm bush perrished

o/s/f lower arm bush perrished

pucture hole o/s/f sill panel

Pass 12 Nov 2013 117,811 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 117,811 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 110,231 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 105,631 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 101,677 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres on 3mm

Fail 13 Nov 2009 97,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

crack in front no plate

Pass 13 Nov 2009 97,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

crack in front no plate

Fail 6 Dec 2008 92,154 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 92,154 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 85,351 miles

ADVISE OSF & NSF TYRES DOWN TO 3MM

ADVISE OSR TYRE DOWN TO 3MM

ADVISE WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADES SPLIT ON ENDS

Pass 20 Dec 2006 80,321 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 73,087 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2005 73,068 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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V518 RBW is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 V518 RBW, 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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V518 RBW is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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