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V96 ETS

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

145,103 mi
Last recorded145,103 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV96 ETS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2018 145,103 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded At Rear flexi from front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken Bottom coil (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 138,022 miles

Brake pedal slightly spongy.

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded All power steering pipes very corroded. No leaks. (2.3.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 138,010 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust clamp broken. (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust joint leaking. (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both front brake discs. (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear brake pipes (part of hose) corroded. (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both rear brake discs. (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake binding Both rear brakes binding. (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating Both rear. (3.7.B.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded All power steering pipes very corroded. No leaks. (2.3.2)

Rear exhaust and centre joint badly corroded.

Pass 9 Feb 2016 130,793 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front seat belt stalk cover damaged but cables not frayed

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyres worn to 2mm in centre tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 130,788 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner steering arm joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front seat belt stalk cover damaged but cables not frayed

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyres worn to 2mm in centre tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 120,128 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 120,124 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 106,227 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 98,554 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 93,359 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 87,320 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 87,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 82,082 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 78,266 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Feb 2008 78,251 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 59,462 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 50,446 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.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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V96 ETS is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V96 ETS, 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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V96 ETS is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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