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V538 UJO

1999 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

136,909 mi
Last recorded136,909 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV538 UJO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 136,909 miles

Advise both rear tyres in poor condition

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 136,903 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Advise both rear tyres in poor condition

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 127,693 miles

o/s/f steering tie bar inner ball joint has slight play

rear subfame bushes worn

Fail 13 Sep 2012 127,691 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f steering tie bar inner ball joint has slight play

rear subfame bushes worn

Pass 15 Jun 2011 121,774 miles

wiper blades poor

Fail 15 Jun 2011 121,772 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

wiper blades poor

Pass 9 Feb 2010 112,141 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 112,139 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 102,370 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 92,886 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 82,405 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 72,543 miles

all brakes showing wear

Fail 9 Mar 2006 72,543 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

all brakes showing wear

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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V538 UJO is a 1999 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 V538 UJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V538 UJO registered?

V538 UJO is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 24 December 1999.

Is V538 UJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V538 UJO shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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