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V926 XDO

1999 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

168,322 mi
Last recorded168,322 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV926 XDO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2014 168,322 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

auxiliary drive belt tensioner damper broken away from mounting

exhaust backbox rear mount broken away

Pass 6 Jul 2013 156,934 miles

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

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

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

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

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

uneven wear front brake pads

Pass 12 Jul 2012 140,957 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 140,957 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 119,581 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 103,766 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 84,631 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2009 84,598 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 68,947 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2008 68,947 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 53,329 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 50,963 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2006 50,963 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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V926 XDO is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V926 XDO, 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 V926 XDO registered?

V926 XDO is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 10 December 1999.

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