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V708 NDS

1999 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

136,211 mi
Last recorded136,211 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV708 NDS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2015 136,211 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Jul 2014 126,920 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 126,920 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 119,955 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 119,949 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 113,238 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 106,672 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread wearing low on outer edge.

Windscreen chipped.

Fail 18 Jul 2011 106,672 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear tyre tread wearing low on outer edge.

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 29 Jun 2010 96,350 miles

All tyres wearing slightly on edges.

Front brake discs slightly corroded.

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Rear brake discs slightly worn.

Slight front brake imbalance.

Windscreen chipped.

Fail 29 Jun 2010 96,350 miles

All tyres wearing slightly on edges.

Front brake discs slightly corroded.

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

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Rear brake discs slightly worn.

Slight front brake imbalance.

Windscreen chipped.

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 86,849 miles

All brake discs slightly worn.

Windscreen chipped.

Fail 23 Jun 2009 86,849 miles

All brake discs slightly worn.

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

Windscreen chipped.

Fail 23 Jun 2008 78,705 miles

All brake discs slightly worn.

Centre exhaust bracket weld snapped but system still secure.

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge.

Slight play in front anti roll bar bushes.

Small stone chip in windscreen.

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper blades slightly deteriorated.

Pass 23 Jun 2008 78,705 miles

All brake discs slightly worn.

Centre exhaust bracket weld snapped but system still secure.

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge.

Slight play in front anti roll bar bushes.

Small stone chip in windscreen.

Windscreen wiper blades slightly deteriorated.

Pass 1 Jun 2007 17,423 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 17,420 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 65,381 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 60,306 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 60,306 miles

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

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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V708 NDS is a 1999 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 V708 NDS, 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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V708 NDS is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 21 December 1999.

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