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V550 ECN

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

77,093 mi
Last recorded77,093 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV550 ECN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2018 77,093 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end and gaitor (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

heat shield loose

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 55,975 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 54,696 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all springs corroded

passenger airbag disarming light on

Pass 28 Oct 2015 52,901 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

passengers airbag deactivated at time of test.

Pass 24 Oct 2014 51,474 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 49,679 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Oct 2013 49,679 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2012 47,944 miles

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

front brake backing plates corroded off hub.

front brake discs poor condition on inner faces.

Pass 31 Oct 2011 46,552 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 46,539 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2010 44,849 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 44,849 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 43,057 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 43,057 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 41,356 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 41,356 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 39,077 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 37,049 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 34,862 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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V550 ECN is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V550 ECN, 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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V550 ECN is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 28 October 1999.

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