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V831 FDD

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

144,247 mi
Last recorded144,247 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV831 FDD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 144,247 miles

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

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

n/s headlight glass damaged

warning light on dash

Fail 13 Jan 2018 144,243 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

n/s headlight glass damaged

warning light on dash

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

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

engine oil level not showing on dipstick

Pass 19 Jan 2017 134,819 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 134,689 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)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 131,179 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 131,176 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)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Wheel bolt(s) missing ALL 4 (4.2.A.1e)

NEAR SIDE FRONT DIRECTION LAMP CASE MISSING

coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2014 121,134 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 105,532 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 105,530 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)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 105,414 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)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust corroded

nearside rear light lense damaged

rear brake discscorroded brake pad not using all of disc braking surface

Pass 13 Jul 2012 100,525 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 100,519 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 94,874 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

slight bind o/s/r brake

Fail 12 Jul 2011 94,874 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 15 Jul 2010 87,565 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 87,565 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 80,092 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear tyre going out of shape

Pass 15 Jul 2008 75,943 miles

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

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

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

n/s wiper blade rubber starting to split

o/s wiper blade rubber starting to split

Fail 15 Jul 2008 75,943 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s wiper blade rubber starting to split

o/s wiper blade rubber starting to split

Pass 12 Jul 2007 71,860 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2007 71,860 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 68,231 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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V831 FDD is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V831 FDD, 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 V831 FDD registered?

V831 FDD is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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