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V955 EAW

1999 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

148,506 mi
Last recorded148,506 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV955 EAW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 148,506 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 147,350 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 146,690 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 146,690 miles

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement both (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2023 146,690 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 143,491 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight rusty underside due to age

Pass 11 Nov 2020 140,515 miles

sills plastic protected preventing inspection

Fail 1 Oct 2020 140,473 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic sill protectors fitted preventing inspection

Pass 9 Oct 2019 138,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

offside rear parking brake cable slightly stretched

Fail 18 Apr 2019 138,187 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front plastic door trim insecure both sides

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 135,568 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 131,878 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 125,858 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 125,858 miles

Nearside Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced rear lower wishbone (2.4.F.2)

Offside Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced lower wishbone rear bush (2.4.F.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 121,315 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Apr 2015 121,315 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 114,398 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 114,396 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 109,509 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 109,507 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 105,865 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 105,829 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 99,081 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 91,562 miles

slight lpay in o/s inner steering arm

Pass 30 Apr 2009 83,149 miles

air bag light on in dash

both front tyres feathering advise tracking to be checked

Fail 30 Apr 2009 83,149 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

air bag light on in dash

both front tyres feathering advise tracking to be checked

Pass 1 Apr 2008 79,465 miles

nearside front CV gaitor slightly deteriorated

slight play in nearside steering rack inner end.

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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V955 EAW is a 1999 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 V955 EAW, 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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V955 EAW is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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