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V733 XDO

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

102,548 mi
Last recorded102,548 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV733 XDO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 102,548 miles

1 of 10 high level stop lamps not working

temporary repair to n/s wing mirror

Pass 11 Oct 2017 102,508 miles

1 0f 10 high level brake light leds not working

temporary repair to n/s wing mirror security

Fail 9 Oct 2017 102,499 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

obligatory indirect vision device insecure o/s sun visor does not stay in upright position (8.1.1)

1 0f 10 high level brake light leds not working

temporary repair to n/s wing mirror security

Pass 6 Oct 2016 101,728 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both o/s/r & n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both o/s/r & n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 98,504 miles

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)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 95,190 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 90,929 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Spare tyre defective

Pass 11 Oct 2012 88,134 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 88,134 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 88,034 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted - unable to inspect concealed items

n/s/f wing mirror appears to be secured with tape

Fail 22 Sep 2011 88,034 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

engine cover fitted - unable to inspect concealed items

n/s/f wing mirror appears to be secured with tape

Pass 23 Aug 2010 84,998 miles

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

advise rear wiper blade rubber split

advise spare tyre worn close to minimum 1.6 mm limit

Pass 25 Aug 2009 80,186 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 76,081 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 72,986 miles

middle exhaust mounting has detached from exhaust (still secure)

rear tyres are worn unevenly and n/s/r has a nail intread area

tempory repair to n/s wing mirror

Pass 19 Sep 2006 69,976 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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V733 XDO is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V733 XDO, 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 V733 XDO registered?

V733 XDO is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 26 October 1999.

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