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V536 VUB

1999 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

187,791 mi
Last recorded187,791 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV536 VUB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2014 187,791 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 187,791 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 174,423 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 174,423 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 159,226 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 159,226 miles

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

Offside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 143,627 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 143,627 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 129,492 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 129,492 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 113,750 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 113,750 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 96,458 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 96,485 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 79,312 miles

both rear brake discs worn and pitted to braking surfaces

Fail 21 Sep 2007 79,312 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

both rear brake discs worn and pitted to braking surfaces

Pass 27 Sep 2006 66,327 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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V536 VUB 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 52.9%.

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 V536 VUB, 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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What year was V536 VUB registered?

V536 VUB is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 18 October 1999.

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