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S156 FUD

1999 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

175,873 mi
Last recorded175,873 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS156 FUD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2016 175,873 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 168,679 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2015 168,675 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box holed (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 164,964 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 161,266 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 151,621 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 141,342 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 131,928 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2010 131,925 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 124,033 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 113,986 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 102,888 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 102,888 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 91,845 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 80,740 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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S156 FUD is a 1999 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S156 FUD, 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 S156 FUD registered?

S156 FUD is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 4 January 1999.

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