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V943 HLF

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

115,882 mi
Last recorded115,882 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV943 HLF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 115,882 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 107,937 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 107,899 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Top mounting bush excessive play (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Top mounting bush excessive play (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2017 101,748 miles

SERVICE LIGHT IS ON ?

Fail 14 Jun 2017 101,748 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened VERY THIN (3.5.1i)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NO SCREENWASH (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19" (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST ABOVE TREAD WEAR BARS (4.1.E.1)

SERVICE LIGHT IS ON ?

Pass 1 Jun 2016 96,143 miles

oil leak

Fail 31 May 2016 96,143 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2015 91,753 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2015 91,753 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2014 86,432 miles

Engine breather pipe split.

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)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 86,432 miles

Engine breather pipe split.

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 86,352 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2013 84,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside and offside front tyre treads perished

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2013 84,100 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside and offside front tyre treads perished

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2012 80,383 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2012 80,383 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2011 76,319 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 71,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 71,569 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 64,964 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 64,964 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 58,944 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 58,943 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 55,585 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 55,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear tyre cracked on tread

Pass 28 Nov 2005 45,852 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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V943 HLF is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 V943 HLF, 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 V943 HLF registered?

V943 HLF is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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