1999 Audi A3 1.9L Diesel · V493 ESR
1999 Audi A3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/10/1999. Recorded mileage 247,175 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/12/2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 247,175 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 1896cc
V493 ESR Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/12/2021
- 247,175 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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V493 ESR Mileage History
- 20/09/200691,982 mi
- 20/09/200691,984 mi+2 mi
- 06/09/2007105,401 mi+13,417 mi
- 19/09/2008123,682 mi+18,281 mi
- 30/09/2009132,697 mi+9,015 mi
- 03/10/2009132,697 mi
- 28/09/2010149,033 mi+16,336 mi
- 03/10/2011163,251 mi+14,218 mi
- 03/10/2011163,251 mi
- 05/10/2012175,131 mi+11,880 mi
- 30/10/2013180,500 mi+5,369 mi
- 31/10/2013180,500 mi
- 08/10/2014189,015 mi+8,515 mi
- 10/10/2014189,017 mi+2 mi
- 02/11/2015194,553 mi+5,536 mi
- 21/11/2016210,314 mi+15,761 mi
- 08/11/2017222,059 mi+11,745 mi
- 08/11/2017222,059 mi
- 31/10/2018230,611 mi+8,552 mi
- 16/12/2019237,932 mi+7,321 mi
- 23/11/2020242,027 mi+4,095 mi
- 01/12/2021247,132 mi+5,105 mi
- 13/12/2021247,175 mi+43 mi
Average of roughly 10,189 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
V493 ESR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Audi A3 (V493 ESR) between September 2006 and December 2021.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 13 December 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (12 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))”; “Floor excessively deteriorated Excessive corrosion resulting in holes nearside and offside of vehicle underside (6.2.4 (”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
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