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V749 NDS

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

150,984 mi
Last recorded150,984 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV749 NDS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 150,984 miles

advisory ,,/ plastic sill covers fitted

advisory ,,/ rear brake discs corroded

advisory ../ rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 25 Aug 2016 150,984 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advisory ,,/ plastic sill covers fitted

advisory ,,/ rear brake discs corroded

advisory ../ rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 29 Aug 2015 147,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

advisery;oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2014 142,464 miles

Exhaust front clamps corroded through

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 142,464 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust front clamps corroded through

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 138,734 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 138,676 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside 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)

can not complete test as unable to release bonnet

Fail 18 Aug 2012 136,646 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front anti roll bar link rubbers perished

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2012 136,646 miles

both front anti roll bar link rubbers perished

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2011 133,964 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 133,968 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 Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 125,506 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 125,506 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 112,234 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 112,234 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)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 100,928 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 100,928 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 89,344 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 89,344 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 77,966 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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V749 NDS is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 V749 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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What year was V749 NDS registered?

V749 NDS is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 20 December 1999.

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