MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,723 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Inner Ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
corrosion to exhaust
corrosion to some suspension components
front brake discs corroding
nsf wiper blade loose
play at front anti-roll bar bushes
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
aftermarket suspension fitted
exhaust corroded
signs of anti roll bar fouling o/s driveshaft
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
air bag warning lamp on
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
air bag warning lamp on
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
air bag light on
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V79 ECH is a 1999 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 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 V79 ECH, 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 V79 ECH registered?
V79 ECH is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 3 September 1999.
Is V79 ECH safe to buy?
The MOT history for V79 ECH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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