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R773 VSN

1971 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,518 mi
Last recorded134,518 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 1971 Audi A3119,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR773 VSN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2012 134,518 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 134,518 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

airbag fault warning lamp illuminated

battery insecure

spare wheel missing

suspension lowered alround

Pass 9 Feb 2011 119,900 miles

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

lamda reading slightly high

Fail 9 Feb 2011 119,900 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Lamda reading slightly high

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 116,710 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 106,189 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 99,438 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 99,435 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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R773 VSN is a 1971 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1971 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 119,279 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 R773 VSN, 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 55 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 R773 VSN registered?

R773 VSN is a 1971 Audi A3, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is R773 VSN safe to buy?

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