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J444 MRL

1999 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,248 mi
Last recorded109,248 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2007
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ444 MRL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2007 109,248 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 107,520 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 107,516 miles

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

advise both front wishbone bushes †advise rear brake pads

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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J444 MRL is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 J444 MRL, 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

How do I check the history of J444 MRL?

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What year was J444 MRL registered?

J444 MRL is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 20 March 1999.

Is J444 MRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J444 MRL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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