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V768 EBA

1999 Audi A3

Silver Lpg 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

199,829 mi
Last recorded199,829 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV768 EBA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2021 199,829 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced central sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 194,142 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 194,075 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system insecure centre joint loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster ineffective (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front and o/s/rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 189,393 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 189,388 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 183,296 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2018 183,293 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 176,520 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deteriorated (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2017 176,515 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deteriorated (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 167,374 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2016 167,374 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 157,288 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 157,136 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 149,812 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

o,s,f and n,s,f indicators slightly discoloured

o,s,r and n,s,r tyres worn close to legal limit

oil around engine no leaks detected

Pass 6 Dec 2013 144,084 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

n/s/r sill slightly corroded and damaged

Fail 6 Dec 2013 144,084 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

n/s/r sill slightly corroded and damaged

Pass 30 Nov 2012 135,450 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 131,602 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 127,103 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 123,474 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 120,288 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 120,285 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 117,903 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 115,847 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 112,073 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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V768 EBA is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 V768 EBA, 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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V768 EBA is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 16 December 1999.

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