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V680 JAL

1999 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,041 mi
Last recorded148,041 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV680 JAL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 148,041 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 148,007 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2015 145,853 miles

off side rear coil spring slight corrosion

Fail 18 Oct 2015 145,853 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

off side rear coil spring slight corrosion

Fail 15 Oct 2015 145,833 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm fractured ball joint bracket mounting (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

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

oil leak

parking brake just meet the requirement

Pass 12 Oct 2014 141,141 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2014 141,141 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 134,852 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 134,852 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2012 130,991 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 130,990 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2011 121,876 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front bumper damaged

offside rear tyre on 2mm

Fail 5 Oct 2011 121,876 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front bumper damaged

offside rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 4 Oct 2010 108,898 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

high level brake light not working x1 bulb

Fail 4 Oct 2010 108,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

high level brake light not working x1 bulb

Pass 2 Oct 2009 98,717 miles

rear beam axle bushes worn

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 89,403 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 79,117 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 68,918 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006

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

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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V680 JAL is a 1999 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V680 JAL, 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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V680 JAL is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 12 November 1999.

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