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V629 ESL

1999 Audi A3

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,754 mi
Last recorded147,754 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV629 ESL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 147,754 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted

engine oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2016 135,848 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 127,119 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 115,808 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 115,808 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 101,816 miles

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

power steering cooler and pipes corroded

slight corrosion rear brake discs

slight movement in both steering rack ends

Pass 18 Dec 2012 91,624 miles

All brake disc's corroded

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

Engine oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2012 91,622 miles

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

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

All brake disc's corroded

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

Engine oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2011 90,673 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 88,211 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 84,958 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 84,958 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 80,980 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 76,205 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 76,136 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Apr 2006 73,156 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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V629 ESL is a 1999 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V629 ESL, 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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What year was V629 ESL registered?

V629 ESL is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 6 October 1999.

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