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V51 ECB

1999 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

79,810 mi
Last recorded79,810 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV51 ECB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 79,810 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking with age

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2017 79,810 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking with age

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2016 76,522 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front and rear discs corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2016 76,522 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2015 73,764 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

osf head light cracked

Pass 9 Apr 2014 70,422 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

right rear tyre slight cracking.right headlamp lens cracked.

Pass 12 Apr 2013 67,846 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 64,226 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 59,401 miles

rear plate slight deterioation

Pass 7 Apr 2010 58,415 miles

advise rear no plate slight deterioration

Fail 7 Apr 2010 58,415 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise rear no plate slight deterioration

Pass 9 Apr 2009 55,838 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 55,838 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 51,322 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 51,322 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 43,824 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 43,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 35,589 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 35,581 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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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V51 ECB is a 1999 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V51 ECB, 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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V51 ECB is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 18 October 1999.

Is V51 ECB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V51 ECB shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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