CarVerify

Free Car Check

V591 EBJ

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

119,691 mi
Last recorded119,691 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV591 EBJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 119,691 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

UNDERBODY COVERED ALL OVER IN UNDERSEAL

Pass 22 Mar 2023 119,670 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

underbody components covered allover in underseal

underbody covered allover in underseal

Fail 21 Mar 2023 119,666 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

underbody components covered allover in underseal

underbody covered allover in underseal

Pass 4 Dec 2021 119,134 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 118,769 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And rear both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 117,706 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 115,613 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 115,610 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 114,702 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 113,799 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 113,036 miles

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 12 Dec 2014 111,646 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 109,572 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 108,061 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 105,949 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 104,365 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 101,383 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 101,383 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 98,257 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 94,592 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 89,296 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 83,911 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
Full Audi A3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V591 EBJ is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 V591 EBJ, 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

How do I check the history of V591 EBJ?

You can check the full history of V591 EBJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V591 EBJ registered?

V591 EBJ is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 16 December 1999.

Is V591 EBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V591 EBJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V591 EBJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V591 EBJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.