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V529 HAC

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

186,042 mi
Last recorded186,042 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV529 HAC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 186,042 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides outer lenses misted up (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 186,042 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides outer lenses misted up (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 183,368 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

brake pedal slightly long travel and slightly spongey

footbrake efforts poor and overall just legal

Pass 18 Jun 2014 176,049 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear anti roll bar collars cracked

unable to open bonnet

Fail 17 Jun 2014 176,049 miles

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

unable to open bonnet

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear anti roll bar collars cracked

Pass 15 Jun 2013 164,536 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 153,803 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 153,803 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 141,087 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 132,346 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 132,346 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 127,469 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2009 127,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 118,114 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 116,719 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 107,927 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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V529 HAC is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V529 HAC, 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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V529 HAC is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 15 September 1999.

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