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V775 GAB

1999 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

167,922 mi
Last recorded167,922 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV775 GAB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 167,922 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 167,922 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 167,619 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 165,643 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear axle beam bushes deteriorated

reverse lights not working

Pass 20 Jan 2022 163,937 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both outer (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 162,526 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 161,648 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 161,648 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 160,253 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 160,253 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 157,100 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

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

Fail 10 Jan 2018 157,100 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 155,593 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 153,109 miles

Nearside Front tyre poor condition recommend replacement

Offside Front nail in tyre

Offside Front tyre poor condition

Pass 20 Jan 2015 151,297 miles

coolant leak

Pass 17 Jan 2014 148,323 miles

offside front brake disc in very poor condition

rear axle beam bushes in poor condition

Pass 26 Jan 2013 147,203 miles

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

rear axle beam bushes in poor condition

rear exhaust silencer rear mounting bracket corroded

slight corrosion on offside front brake disc inner face

Fail 25 Jan 2013 147,202 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear axle beam bushes in poor condition

rear exhaust silencer rear mounting bracket corroded

slight corrosion on offside front brake disc inner face

Fail 24 Jan 2012 144,046 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn close to wear bars

nearside rear brake disc in very poor condition

offside front brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 24 Jan 2012 144,046 miles

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

both rear tyres worn close to wear bars

nearside rear brake disc in very poor condition

offside front brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 27 Jan 2011 141,213 miles

both rear tyres worn generally close to wear bars

deterioration in both rear axle beam main mounting bushes

nearside rear brake disc in very poor condition

rear exhaust box mounting broken requires attention

Pass 1 Feb 2010 137,798 miles

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

advanced deterioration in nearside rear brake disc

corrosion in nearside rear brake pipe

rear axle beam bushes in poor condition

Fail 1 Feb 2010 137,798 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advanced deterioration in nearside rear brake disc

corrosion in nearside rear brake pipe

rear axle beam bushes in poor condition

Fail 27 Jan 2009 128,628 miles

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

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

advanced corrosion in offside front brake disc

corrosion in nearside front brake disc

slight pitting in rear brake discs

uneven wear in front brake pads

Pass 27 Jan 2009 128,628 miles

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

advanced corrosion in offside front brake disc

corrosion in nearside front brake disc

slight pitting in rear brake discs

uneven wear in front brake pads

Pass 31 Jan 2008 116,802 miles

slight corrosion in all brake discs

slight deterioration in both rear axle main mounting bushes

Pass 31 Jan 2007 103,659 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres worn close to wear bars

Fail 27 Jan 2007 103,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres worn close to wear bars

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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V775 GAB is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 1999 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 103,996 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 V775 GAB, 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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V775 GAB is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V775 GAB shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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