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W404 UAB

1999 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

138,008 mi
Last recorded138,008 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW404 UAB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 138,008 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2021 138,006 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 132,390 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 132,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2019 126,570 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear brakes only just met requirements and may need attention.

Pass 13 Nov 2018 120,062 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 115,968 miles

tyre pressure low on n/s/rear

Fail 17 Mar 2018 115,964 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

tyre pressure low on n/s/rear

Pass 20 Mar 2017 110,148 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 110,147 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 103,402 miles

Parking brake has just met the requirement (16%)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s & n/s (3.6.B.4e)

oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2015 93,289 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2015 93,289 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2014 89,004 miles

slight play noted at nearside front wheel

Pass 28 Jan 2013 86,271 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 79,448 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 73,639 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 68,096 miles

some play noted os rack knuckle

Pass 23 Jan 2009 62,013 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

some play noted in os rack knuckle

Pass 18 Jan 2008 55,374 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 49,013 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 42,549 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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W404 UAB is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 W404 UAB, 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 W404 UAB registered?

W404 UAB is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is W404 UAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W404 UAB shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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