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V860 UEW

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

154,262 mi
Last recorded154,262 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV860 UEW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 154,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread low/devoid on inner edge and tyre perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread low/devoid on inner edge and perishing (4.1.E.1)

all brake discs corroded

catalytic converter heat shield missing

child seat fitted to near side rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side front suspension arm rubber bush bonding has failed but not causing excessice play

near side rear and off side rear suspension springs corroding

off side font brake flex hose ferrule corroding

one of the two off side screen washer jets not working

Fail 7 Sep 2017 154,262 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread low/devoid on inner edge and tyre perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread low/devoid on inner edge and perishing (4.1.E.1)

all brake discs corroded

catalytic converter heat shield missing

child seat fitted to near side rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side front suspension arm rubber bush bonding has failed but not causing excessice play

near side rear and off side rear suspension springs corroding

off side font brake flex hose ferrule corroding

one of the two off side screen washer jets not working

Pass 3 Feb 2016 152,748 miles

Both front tyre treads low on inner edges and tyres perished.

Exhaust centre suppot corroded off exhaust system but system still supported.

Exhaust rear clamp incomplete.

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Bush has come unbonded (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside rear wheel outer rim damaged.

Offside washer jet partially blocked

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 152,748 miles

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

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

Both front tyre treads low on inner edges and tyres perished.

Exhaust centre suppot corroded off exhaust system but system still supported.

Exhaust rear clamp incomplete.

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Bush has come unbonded (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside rear wheel outer rim damaged.

Offside washer jet partially blocked

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 150,938 miles

Catalytic converter heat shield missing.

Centre exhaust bracket broken off but still fully supporting exhaust.

Child seat fitted to near side rear not allowing full inspection of adault belt.

Engine under tray missing.

Exhaust clamps corroded.

Metal hose crimps on power steering pipes corroding.

NO OIL REGISTERING ON DIP STICK.

Near side front, off side front, near side rear and off side rear tyre tread getting low, all wearing on inner edge and all perishing.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Off side front lower suspension arm heavily corrodeed.

One of the two off side screen washer jets blocked.

Fail 5 Apr 2013 146,180 miles

Child seat fitted to near side rear not allowing full inspection of adault belt.

Exhaust clamps corroded through.

Heat shield missing from catalytic converter.

Near side front, off side front, near side rear and off side rear tyres perishing, tread getting low and wearing on inner edge.

Near side wiper blade deteriorating (splitting).

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe crimpt on hose fitting corroding.

Vehicle undertray missing.

Pass 5 Apr 2013 146,180 miles

Child seat fitted to near side rear not allowing full inspection of adault belt.

Exhaust clamps corroded through.

Heat shield missing from catalytic converter.

Near side front, off side front, near side rear and off side rear tyres perishing, tread getting low and wearing on inner edge.

Near side wiper blade deteriorating (splitting).

Power steering pipe crimpt on hose fitting corroding.

Vehicle undertray missing.

Pass 9 Jan 2012 135,531 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 122,889 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Pass 27 Jan 2010 111,915 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 111,915 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play in n/s steering rack track rod ball joint

Pass 21 Apr 2009 104,284 miles

PLAY IN N/S RACK,(TRACK ROD)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 104,284 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 92,661 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S STEERING RACK TRACK ROD

Fail 8 Apr 2008 92,661 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S STEERING RACK TRACK ROD

Pass 22 Feb 2007 79,026 miles

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Fail 21 Feb 2007 79,017 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/f wheel and steering accident damaged

Pass 8 Feb 2006 69,543 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 69,543 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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V860 UEW is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 V860 UEW, 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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V860 UEW is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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