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VMA 1J

1999 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

122,742 mi
Last recorded122,742 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMA 1J
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 122,742 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 120,457 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 118,446 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 116,827 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 115,317 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 113,475 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 111,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 107,996 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 104,548 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 101,127 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 97,306 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 97,306 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 94,044 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 90,866 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 87,275 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 82,725 miles

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)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 78,360 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 78,360 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 71,941 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 66,966 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 66,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 61,001 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 55,333 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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VMA 1J is a 1999 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 VMA 1J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VMA 1J registered?

VMA 1J is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is VMA 1J safe to buy?

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