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V68 SEG

1999 Audi A3

Purple Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,612 mi
Last recorded107,612 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV68 SEG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 107,612 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front "D" bushes (2.4.G.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 92,460 miles

front brake discs very worn & inner faces corroded badly

one rear exhaust support corroded away

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 19 Apr 2016 92,460 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front brake discs very worn & inner faces corroded badly

one rear exhaust support corroded away

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 24 Mar 2015 151,250 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 151,250 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 101,031 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 101,031 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 141,946 miles

Engine overheating

Pass 30 Mar 2012 129,428 miles

Play in rack

oil leaks under engine

play in near side and off side top mounts front

splits in near side and off side lower arm bushes front

Fail 22 Mar 2012 129,064 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Play in rack

oil leaks under engine

play in near side and off side top mounts front

splits in near side and off side lower arm bushes front

Pass 25 Mar 2011 121,777 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 117,413 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 112,939 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 103,188 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 85,224 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 85,223 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 75,360 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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V68 SEG is a 1999 Audi A3 in Purple with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 V68 SEG, 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 V68 SEG registered?

V68 SEG is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 23 December 1999.

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