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V742 XDO

1999 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

190,362 mi
Last recorded190,362 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV742 XDO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 190,362 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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 18 Jun 2014 175,110 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jun 2014 175,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2013 172,007 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 171,926 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 165,948 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 165,757 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Air bag light on

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 May 2011 161,390 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2010 157,657 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 157,657 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 2 May 2009 153,288 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 153,283 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 21 May 2008 149,995 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 149,995 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 May 2007 141,123 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 Jul 2006 134,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 134,984 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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V742 XDO is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 V742 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 V742 XDO registered?

V742 XDO is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 2 December 1999.

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