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V813 GLD

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,385 mi
Last recorded116,385 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV813 GLD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 116,385 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

coolant and oil leak.

Fail 2 Nov 2015 116,385 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both d bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage door trim. (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

coolant and oil leak.

Pass 28 Oct 2014 94,173 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 94,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 85,265 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 78,507 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 73,340 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 67,071 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 59,234 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 59,219 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front registration plate is cracked.

slight movement in o/s/f steering arm fixing.

Pass 25 Oct 2008 54,716 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 51,315 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 45,245 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 41,050 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 41,050 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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V813 GLD is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V813 GLD, 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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V813 GLD is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 23 November 1999.

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