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V778 HEO

1999 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

130,183 mi
Last recorded130,183 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV778 HEO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 130,183 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 113,234 miles

Millage lower because engine has been replaced.

Pass 15 Sep 2021 167,766 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 118,993 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front wheels run close to wheel arch

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

nearside rear tyre worn tyrewall

power steering pipes insecure gearbox area

rear brake discs corodded and worn

Fail 11 Jun 2014 118,871 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front wheels run close to wheel arch

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

nearside rear tyre worn tyrewall

offside caliper handbrake lever not returning to stop

power steering pipes insecure gearbox area

rear brake discs corodded and worn

Pass 11 May 2013 107,431 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 106,258 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 106,258 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 99,354 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 94,914 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 90,383 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 87,172 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 77,408 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 67,600 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 56,472 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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V778 HEO is a 1999 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 V778 HEO, 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 V778 HEO registered?

V778 HEO is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 13 December 1999.

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