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V572 OKK

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,777 mi
Last recorded146,777 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV572 OKK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2013 146,777 miles

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

n/s front tyre slight perishing on sidewall

Fail 13 Dec 2013 146,777 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s front tyre slight perishing on sidewall

Pass 8 Dec 2012 142,266 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 135,991 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 135,874 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 129,746 miles

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

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

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

o/s door mirror cracked

Pass 22 Dec 2009 120,358 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

gearbox is leaking oil

nearside rear brake is binding slightly

offside inner drive shaft boot is split and leaking grease

Pass 16 Dec 2008 112,001 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 112,001 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front indicator slightly discoloured

Offside front wiper blade split on ends

Pass 11 Jul 2007 85,688 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 85,688 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 84,473 miles

slight play in steering rack

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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V572 OKK is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V572 OKK, 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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V572 OKK is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 5 October 1999.

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