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V784 EBA

1999 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,020 mi
Last recorded133,020 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV784 EBA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2012 133,020 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Feb 2012 133,014 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)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

REAR DISCS CORRODED

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 120,934 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Feb 2011 120,920 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)

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

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

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

Both front top strut bushes have slight play

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

Offside rear inner face of brake disc corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2009 111,481 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust starting to rust

some brake pipes starting to rust

Fail 23 Nov 2009 111,351 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

exhaust starting to rust

some brake pipes starting to rust

Fail 30 Dec 2008 97,983 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS MAY BE GETTING LOW

N/S/F HEAD LAMP LENSE CRACKED SLIGHTLY

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

POWER STEERING PIPES RUSTING

REAR DISCS RUSTING ON EDGES

SIGNS OF BODY WORK TO N/S/R SILL

Pass 30 Dec 2008 97,983 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS MAY BE GETTING LOW

N/S/F HEAD LAMP LENSE CRACKED SLIGHTLY

POWER STEERING PIPES RUSTING

REAR DISCS RUSTING ON EDGES

SIGNS OF BODY WORK TO N/S/R SILL

Pass 13 Dec 2007 86,235 miles

N/S HEAD LAMP CRACKED SLIGHTLY

N/S/F TYRE LOW TREAD (2-3MM)

O/S/F TYRE LOW TREAD (3MM)

OIL FILLER CAP MISSING

RADIATOR HAS SIGNS OF LEAK

Pass 4 Dec 2006 73,920 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 59,486 miles

rear brake discs rusting on edges

slight out of balance rear foot brake

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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V784 EBA is a 1999 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V784 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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What year was V784 EBA registered?

V784 EBA is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 17 December 1999.

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