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V755 JGW

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

118,272 mi
Last recorded118,272 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV755 JGW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 118,272 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear + perished (4.1.E.1)

coolant leak

Pass 7 Sep 2015 111,560 miles

high level stop light could be better

rear number plate poor

some slight play in steering

tyres cracked

Fail 28 Aug 2015 111,506 miles

Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced both rear axle bushes (2.4.F.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn control not readily accessible to the driver (1.6.1)

high level stop light could be better

rear number plate poor

some slight play in steering

tyres cracked

Fail 4 Aug 2015 110,871 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 104,900 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 98,562 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 98,562 miles

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all brake disc`s badly worn

centre exhaust mount broken but system still supported

Pass 1 Feb 2013 91,317 miles

front indicator bulbs showing slight white light

offside inner washer shooting off screen

offside rear axle bush worn

rear washer inop

Fail 30 Jan 2013 91,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

front indicator bulbs showing slight white light

nearside rear coil spring corroded

offside inner washer shooting off screen

offside rear axle bush worn

rear washer inop

Pass 21 Nov 2011 81,953 miles

front and rear brake discs worn need replacing

Fail 17 Nov 2011 81,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front and rear brake discs worn need replacing

Pass 22 Oct 2010 72,966 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 67,630 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 67,630 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 61,687 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 61,687 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 51,738 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Oct 2007 51,738 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 40,375 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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V755 JGW is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 V755 JGW, 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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V755 JGW is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V755 JGW shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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