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V573 RUD

1999 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

221,387 mi
Last recorded221,387 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV573 RUD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 221,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged clip broken, pipe loose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

blue smoke from exhaust

both front sills damaged

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil on min

o/s/r brake slight bind

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall deteriorating

Fail 9 Oct 2015 221,353 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged clip broken, pipe loose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

blue smoke from exhaust

both front sills damaged

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil on min

o/s/r brake slight bind

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall deteriorating

Pass 9 Oct 2014 216,354 miles

All tyres worn low

Brake pipes swelling / corroding

Some LED's not working in high level brake light

Fail 6 Oct 2014 216,354 miles

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

All tyres worn low

Brake pipes swelling / corroding

Some LED's not working in high level brake light

Fail 10 Sep 2014 215,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F tread damaged

N/S/R tyre flat

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

Noise on engine (suspect alternater)

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)

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

Sump plug leaking

brake pad light on

Pass 4 Sep 2013 206,792 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 206,792 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 195,850 miles

both front tyres are on wear bars.

Fail 27 Mar 2012 195,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

both front tyres are on wear bars.

o/s front wiper rubber is split.

Pass 5 Apr 2011 185,882 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 185,584 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 172,784 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 172,690 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 159,979 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 159,804 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 8 Feb 2008 145,545 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 145,545 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 130,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s & o/s front tyres are worn on inside edge of tread

Pass 30 Jan 2007 130,903 miles

n/s & o/s front tyres are worn on inside edge of tread

Fail 18 Jan 2006 114,637 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 114,637 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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V573 RUD is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 V573 RUD, 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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V573 RUD is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 23 November 1999.

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