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V519 YFE

1999 Audi A3

Purple Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,559 mi
Last recorded160,559 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV519 YFE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 160,559 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 151,004 miles

exhaust slight blow

Fail 2 Nov 2015 150,778 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short from battery / starter (1.9.2b)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust slight blow

Pass 19 Aug 2014 137,924 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 132,887 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 132,887 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 127,364 miles

all brake discs have surface corrosion. The rear brake pads are also quite worn

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes have slight movement

dashboard airbag and vehicle service lights are lit

evidence of slight play in both front wheel bearings

exhaust system is corroded and appears to be leaking from the manifold area

high level stoplights has some bulbs not working

offside rear suspension coil spring is corroded

slight play in the offside front upper suspension mounting

Fail 20 Aug 2012 127,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all brake discs have surface corrosion. The rear brake pads are also quite worn

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes have slight movement

dashboard airbag and vehicle service lights are lit

evidence of slight play in both front wheel bearings

exhaust system is corroded and appears to be leaking from the manifold area

high level stoplights has some bulbs not working

offside rear suspension coil spring is corroded

slight play in the offside front upper suspension mounting

Pass 20 Apr 2011 116,632 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 102,278 miles

airbag light on

Pass 1 Jul 2008 93,558 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 85,609 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 85,601 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 74,133 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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V519 YFE is a 1999 Audi A3 in Purple with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V519 YFE, 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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V519 YFE is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 29 December 1999.

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