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HCZ 4292

1999 Audi A3

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,229 mi
Last recorded148,229 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCZ 4292
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 148,229 miles

Front both headlamp lense's deteriorated

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 147,723 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

rear seats not fitted

stonechips to windscreen

Pass 26 Aug 2014 144,709 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 133,855 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2012 130,519 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 129,884 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 129,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 111,793 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 101,948 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 86,915 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Recommend 2 x front tyres, (worn on inner edge).

Pass 14 Jul 2007 76,755 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 76,711 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 71,697 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 66,050 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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HCZ 4292 is a 1999 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HCZ 4292, 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 HCZ 4292 registered?

HCZ 4292 is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is HCZ 4292 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HCZ 4292 shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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