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XBZ 8179

1999 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

166,438 mi
Last recorded166,438 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBZ 8179
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2012 166,438 miles

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

offside front door corroded

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 5 May 2011 159,674 miles

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

corrosion to offside door

slight play in nearside steering arm joint inner joint

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 6 May 2010 155,323 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

offside front side light dim

offside front tyre has slit ion inner wall

play in offside steering arm socket

Fail 4 May 2010 155,323 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

offside front side light dim

offside front tyre has slit ion inner wall

play in offside steering arm socket

Pass 8 May 2009 147,508 miles

lower engine tray loose

nearside tail lamp lens cracked

rear brake discs rusty

rear wiper blade torn

both front lower wishbone rear bushes showing signs of wear

brake fluid dirty

engine oil level low

four different wheels fitted for retest

front number plate cracked

slight play at both front upper strut mounts

slight play at both rear lower shock absorber bushes

slight play at offside front wheel

slight play at steering rack

slight smear from front wiper blades

smell of anti freeze at radiator

this vehicle has had suspension lowered

Fail 7 May 2009 147,501 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front lower wishbone rear bushes showing signs of wear

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

brake fluid dirty

engine oil level low

front number plate cracked

lower engine tray loose

nearside rear tyre has small cut/split at inner sidewall

nearside tail lamp lens cracked

rear brake discs rusty

rear wiper blade torn

slight play at both front upper strut mounts

slight play at both rear lower shock absorber bushes

slight play at offside front wheel

slight play at steering rack

slight smear from front wiper blades

smell of anti freeze at radiator

this vehicle has had suspension lowered

Pass 24 Apr 2008 137,392 miles

banging from rear of car....suspect cause to be slight play in rear axle bushes

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear discs advised to be replaced at pad change

Fail 24 Apr 2008 137,387 miles

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

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

banging from rear of car....suspect cause to be slight play in rear axle bushes

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear discs advised to be replaced at pad change

Fail 25 Apr 2007 125,588 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 25 Apr 2007 125,588 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 112,225 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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XBZ 8179 is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XBZ 8179, 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 XBZ 8179 registered?

XBZ 8179 is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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