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V521 EPN

1999 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

122,724 mi
Last recorded122,724 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV521 EPN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2018 122,724 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X2 punctures marked in yellow ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Sep 2017 117,429 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 117,421 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 113,789 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1956515 (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust mount broken system still secure

Fail 7 Sep 2016 113,788 miles

Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1956515 (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust mount broken system still secure

Pass 17 Sep 2015 106,745 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (both)rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Fail 7 Sep 2015 106,740 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (both)rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 19 Sep 2014 100,145 miles

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

centre exhaust hanger broken, system still secure

radiator fan (1 of 2) not working,stiff

Fail 18 Sep 2014 100,145 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

centre exhaust hanger broken, system still secure

radiator fan (1 of 2) not working,stiff

Pass 20 Sep 2013 94,781 miles

rear number plate slightly distorted

Fail 9 Sep 2013 94,773 miles

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

rear number plate slightly distorted

Pass 23 May 2012 90,525 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 May 2012 90,525 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 87,917 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 87,917 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

engine air leak

front and rear brake discs slighlty worn

Pass 12 Nov 2010 81,171 miles

nsr and osr axle bushes slightly deteriorated

rear brake discs worn

Fail 12 Nov 2010 81,171 miles

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

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

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

nsr and osr axle bushes slightly deteriorated

rear brake discs worn

Pass 16 Nov 2009 75,025 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 68,031 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 68,031 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 61,607 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 61,607 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 54,558 miles

nsr tyre starting to misshape

Pass 21 Nov 2005 46,236 miles

Offside Rear 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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V521 EPN is a 1999 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 V521 EPN, 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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V521 EPN is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 16 November 1999.

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