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V530 EMO

1999 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

133,856 mi
Last recorded133,856 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV530 EMO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 133,856 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment ns and os (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre condition poor

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

Fail 29 Nov 2017 133,856 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment ns and os (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre condition poor

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 128,824 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 128,824 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 May 2015 121,008 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2015 121,008 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 117,584 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 117,456 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 117,456 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 112,373 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012
Pass 26 Apr 2011 97,021 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 89,042 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 78,772 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 68,034 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 57,401 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 44,605 miles

rear tyres worn

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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V530 EMO is a 1999 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 V530 EMO, 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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V530 EMO is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 27 October 1999.

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