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V748 RJO

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

66,681 mi
Last recorded66,681 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV748 RJO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 66,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (tyre at 2.0mm) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (but not materially affecting drivers view of the road) (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (but not materially affecting drivers view of the road) (8.3.1a)

engine undertray broken)

front brake discs inner faces rust lips

nearside rear brake slight bind and disc showing signs of heat

nearside rear inner brake disc face rust lip

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front tyre flat (blown up)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 66,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (tyre at 2.0mm) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (but not materially affecting drivers view of the road) (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (but not materially affecting drivers view of the road) (8.3.1a)

engine undertray broken)

front brake discs inner faces rust lips

nearside rear brake slight bind and disc showing signs of heat

nearside rear inner brake disc face rust lip

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front tyre flat (blown up)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 65,097 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear shock absorber weak

Pass 14 Mar 2015 64,045 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 62,480 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 60,087 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 60,087 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 52,753 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)

both front tyres worn heavily on inner edges of tread

offside outersill damaged

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2010 45,676 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 40,739 miles

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

o/s outer sill slight damage.

Pass 12 Sep 2008 38,794 miles

rear axle bushes deterioated slightly and knocks over bumps

Fail 31 Aug 2007 36,060 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front brake disc slightly scored and corroded

rear axle bushes starting to get weak.

Pass 31 Aug 2007 36,060 miles

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

nearside front brake disc slightly scored and corroded

rear axle bushes starting to get weak.

Fail 13 Sep 2006 33,563 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 33,563 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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V748 RJO is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V748 RJO, 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 V748 RJO registered?

V748 RJO is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 27 September 1999.

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