Audi A3
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc
V699 ESLMOT history
V699 ESL is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 30 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Feb 2025 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 137,343 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 Feb 2025
- Mileage
- 137,343 mi
- At MOT on 12 Feb 2024
- MOT tests
- 21
- 12 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 3,665 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V699 ESL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 30 Oct 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 Feb 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Feb 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
V699 ESL was last recorded at 137,343 miles on 12 Feb 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 12 Feb 2024: 137,343 miles, lower than 137,347 miles on 30 Jan 2024.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 137,347 miles · 30 Jan 2024
- Average per year
- 3,665 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 137,343 miles
- 2017 – 135,962 miles
- 2016 – 133,066 miles
- 2015 – 130,807 miles
- 2013 – 129,715 miles
- 2012 – 126,660 miles
- 2010 – 120,067 miles
- 2009 – 106,372 miles
- 2007 – 95,951 miles
- 2006 – 82,842 miles
- 2005 – 70,313 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass137,343 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Both rear CV boots are leaking grease
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Exhaust has been modified
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Front and rear brake discs are corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Front and rear suspension has been modified
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Head lights have been converted to HID
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Rear Seats and seat belts have been removed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
21 tests since 29 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass137,343 miles (-4)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 137,343 miles
- Test number
- 452123417401
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail137,347 miles (+1,385)1 dangerous7 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,347 miles
- Test number
- 942524855811
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass135,962 miles (+5)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 135,962 miles
- Test number
- 910815103606
- AdvisoryBoth rear CV boots are leaking grease
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake hoses require attention
- AdvisoryExhaust has been modified
- AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs are corroded
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension has been modified
- AdvisoryHead lights have been converted to HID
- AdvisoryNearside Head light kick up adjuster requires attention
- AdvisoryRear Seats and seat belts have been removed
Fail135,957 miles (+2,891)8 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,957 miles
- Test number
- 752297003687
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Steering locking device insecure track rod to track rod end (2.2.C.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryBoth rear CV boots are leaking grease
- AdvisoryExhaust has been modified
- AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs are corroded
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension has been modified
- AdvisoryHead lights have been converted to HID
- AdvisoryRear Seats and seat belts have been removed
Pass133,066 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 133,066 miles
- Test number
- 832523685491
- AdvisoryBoth front drop links gator perished
- AdvisoryBoth rear cv gators started to leak grease
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake slight bind
- AdvisoryVarious brake pipes started to corrod
Fail133,064 miles (+2,257)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,064 miles
- Test number
- 678567336962
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryBoth front drop links gator perished
- AdvisoryBoth rear cv gators started to leak grease
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake slight bind
- AdvisoryVarious brake pipes started to corrod
Pass130,807 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 130,807 miles
- Test number
- 419994945075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail130,799 miles (+1,084)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,799 miles
- Test number
- 865234935029
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Pass129,715 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 129,715 miles
- Test number
- 259748023255
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
Fail129,715 miles (+7)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,715 miles
- Test number
- 317388523406
- FailureExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
Fail129,708 miles (+3,048)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,708 miles
- Test number
- 466791793189
- FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
- FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass126,660 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2013
- Odometer
- 126,660 miles
- Test number
- 219263722105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,659 miles (+6,592)2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,659 miles
- Test number
- 725103622136
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteOil leak
Pass120,067 miles (+2)3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 120,067 miles
- Test number
- 731481750394
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
- NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
- NoteOffside front brake disc slightly corroded on inner surface
Fail120,065 miles (+4,040)4 failures3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,065 miles
- Test number
- 283550350379
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
- NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
- NoteOffside front brake disc slightly corroded on inner surface
Pass116,025 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 116,025 miles
- Test number
- 973297800014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,025 miles (+9,653)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,025 miles
- Test number
- 481377200048
- FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass106,372 miles (+10,421)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 106,372 miles
- Test number
- 182998609413
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,951 miles (+13,109)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 95,951 miles
- Test number
- 623072977238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,842 miles (+12,529)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 82,842 miles
- Test number
- 192659496236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,313 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 70,313 miles
- Test number
- 480872605383
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about V699 ESL
- Does V699 ESL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V699 ESL expired on 11 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V699 ESL?
- The MOT on V699 ESL expired on 11 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V699 ESL done?
- V699 ESL was recorded at 137,343 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2024, an average of 3,665 miles a year.
- Has V699 ESL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V699 ESL has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on V699 ESL ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Feb 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on V699 ESL find?
- V699 ESL passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2024 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.
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