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ELZ 1113

1999 Audi A3

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,798 mi
Last recorded123,798 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2010
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELZ 1113
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2010 123,798 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 123,798 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 113,595 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil level on minimum

Fail 26 Jan 2009 113,595 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil level on minimum

Pass 18 Jan 2008 94,614 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 94,614 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 75,887 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)

Fail 16 Jan 2007 75,887 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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)

Fail 4 Jan 2006 68,673 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 68,673 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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ELZ 1113 is a 1999 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ELZ 1113, 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 ELZ 1113 registered?

ELZ 1113 is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 11 January 1999.

Is ELZ 1113 safe to buy?

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