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V938 GGB

1999 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

172,903 mi
Last recorded172,903 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV938 GGB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 172,903 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 172,903 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 169,715 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 169,715 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 169,415 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

offside front driveshaft inner gaiter split

Fail 9 Feb 2013 169,400 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

offside front driveshaft inner gaiter split

Fail 4 Feb 2012 158,251 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 158,251 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 158,251 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 10 Jan 2011 143,162 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 143,162 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jan 2010 131,613 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 131,613 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 128,668 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 128,668 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 123,138 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 111,441 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 111,441 miles

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

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

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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V938 GGB is a 1999 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V938 GGB, 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 V938 GGB registered?

V938 GGB is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 12 November 1999.

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