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V56 EAN

1999 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,662 mi
Last recorded100,662 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV56 EAN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2018 100,662 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear coil springs corroding

clutch worn and dragging, pedal sticks when changing gear, recommend replacing

coolant leak

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 5 Feb 2018 99,580 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2016 99,242 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 98,714 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 98,498 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres damaged due to being run flat

vehicle idling rough

Pass 26 Jun 2014 98,498 miles

both front tyres damaged due to being run flat

vehicle idling rough

Pass 25 Jun 2013 97,736 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre out of shape

Nearside rear wheel bearing has slight noise

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

Offside rear tyre out of shape

Oil leak

Runny lumpy on idle

Fail 20 Jun 2013 97,736 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre out of shape

Nearside rear wheel bearing has slight noise

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

Offside rear tyre out of shape

Oil leak

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

Runny lumpy on idle

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 93,026 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 93,022 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front 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)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 92,679 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear wiper blade split

Fail 14 Jun 2011 92,674 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Aug 2010 91,165 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 88,690 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre

o/s/f lower arm rear bush splitting and debonding advise replacment

o/s/r brake hose corroded

oil leaks

slight exhaust leak from centre joints

windscreen chipped

wiper blades poor

Fail 9 Jul 2009 88,690 miles

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

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

nail in o/s/f tyre

o/s/f lower arm rear bush splitting and debonding advise replacment

o/s/r brake hose corroded

oil leaks

slight exhaust leak from centre joints

windscreen chipped

wiper blades poor

Fail 26 Jul 2008 84,384 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to body nearside

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 26 Jul 2008 84,384 miles

damage to body nearside

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 9 Jul 2007 81,070 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 81,070 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 68,935 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 68,926 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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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V56 EAN is a 1999 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V56 EAN, 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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V56 EAN is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 10 September 1999.

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