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V765 PTW

1999 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

121,602 mi
Last recorded121,602 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV765 PTW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 121,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 119,792 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 117,687 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 117,684 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 116,743 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 116,658 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 116,654 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps All plate lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Arm ball joint needs to be adjusted to reduce camber angle

Nearside Rear Brake caliper binding

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Both lamp clusters sprayed black

Pass 9 Mar 2018 113,018 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 109,186 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended front and rear (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 6 Aug 2016 109,186 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2) DANGEROUS

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended front and rear (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 105,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 6 Aug 2013 104,540 miles

In line Fuel filter damp

Brake warningand service light on

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) modified, but not inappropriately (2.3.7)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 104,540 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake warningand service light on

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) modified, but not inappropriately (2.3.7)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front power steering pipes slightly insecure

In line Fuel filter damp

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2012 95,530 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 93,111 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 87,387 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 79,934 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 70,345 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Jul 2008 70,181 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)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 62,354 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 55,293 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 55,293 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2005 47,769 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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V765 PTW is a 1999 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 V765 PTW, 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 V765 PTW registered?

V765 PTW is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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