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V729 EEX

1999 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

177,004 mi
Last recorded177,004 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV729 EEX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 177,004 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 170,143 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 170,143 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 164,984 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 17 Mar 2016 164,984 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Mar 2015 158,741 miles

front anti roll bar links deteriorated

front flexi brake pipes are deteriorated

o/s/r seat belt stalk cover missing

Fail 19 Mar 2015 158,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front anti roll bar links deteriorated

front flexi brake pipes are deteriorated

o/s/r seat belt stalk cover missing

Pass 19 Mar 2014 154,374 miles

o/s/r seatbelt stork cover missing

Fail 18 Mar 2014 154,374 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/r seatbelt stork cover missing

Pass 20 Mar 2013 148,061 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 148,061 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 142,472 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

air bag light on

brake pad warning light on

Fail 20 Mar 2012 142,472 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

air bag light on

brake pad warning light on

Pass 10 May 2011 134,688 miles

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

free play offside and nearside of steering rack

Fail 27 Apr 2011 134,337 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

free play offside and nearside of steering rack

Fail 6 May 2010 125,752 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front pipe rusty

Pass 6 May 2010 125,752 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front pipe rusty

Pass 26 May 2009 109,365 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2009 109,267 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2008 91,093 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2007 77,901 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 51,707 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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V729 EEX is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 V729 EEX, 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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V729 EEX is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 28 September 1999.

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