CarVerify

Free Car Check

V898 BNV

1999 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1959cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

138,811 mi
Last recorded138,811 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV898 BNV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,959cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 May 2015 138,811 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2015 138,808 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2015 138,780 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Plastic trims fitted to outter sills. Unable to fully inspect .

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 132,311 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 132,311 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 125,982 miles

Nearside Rear 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 grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 125,982 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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 grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 112,858 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 112,838 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 May 2010 106,413 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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 101,649 miles

ALL TESTABLEI TEMS INSPECTED AND FOUND TO BE ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF TEST*

HEADLAMP PATTERNS A LITTLE INDISTINCT AND ON AIM LIMITS* FRONT BRAKEDISCS WORN -BUT OK* FRONT TYRES WORN - BUT OK* THICK CARPETS AND PLASTIC SHIELDS RESTRICT EXAMINATION*

Fail 23 Apr 2009 101,649 miles

ALL TESTABLEI TEMS INSPECTED AND FOUND TO BE ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF TEST*

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

HEADLAMP PATTERNS A LITTLE INDISTINCT AND ON AIM LIMITS* FRONT BRAKEDISCS WORN -BUT OK* FRONT TYRES WORN - BUT OK* THICK CARPETS AND PLASTIC SHIELDS RESTRICT EXAMINATION*

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 94,770 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 94,460 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 86,421 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 86,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

unable to adjust ns headlamp

Pass 18 Sep 2006 76,065 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 72,933 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 72,933 miles

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

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

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

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
Full Audi A3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V898 BNV is a 1999 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 V898 BNV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V898 BNV?

You can check the full history of V898 BNV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V898 BNV registered?

V898 BNV is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 27 October 1999.

Is V898 BNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V898 BNV shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V898 BNV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V898 BNV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.