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S108 VBL

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

157,060 mi
Last recorded157,060 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS108 VBL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2012 157,060 miles

Nearside rear and offside rear brake discs slightly pitted.

Fail 14 Jun 2012 157,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear and offside rear brake discs slightly pitted.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 May 2011 152,998 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2011 152,998 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2010 141,704 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 141,693 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

engine has misfire

Pass 3 Apr 2009 127,482 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 118,934 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 103,922 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 86,702 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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S108 VBL is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S108 VBL, 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.

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What year was S108 VBL registered?

S108 VBL is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 11 January 1999.

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