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SKZ 5574

1999 Audi A3

Purple Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,414 mi
Last recorded137,414 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKZ 5574
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2012 137,414 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

OSF suspension wishbone rear mounting bush slightly deteriorated.

Fail 30 Jul 2012 137,414 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

OSF suspension wishbone rear mounting bush slightly deteriorated.

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 124,377 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 114,339 miles

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

nearside rear tyre getting low

Pass 14 Jul 2009 109,005 miles

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

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

rear axle both front bushs deterated and have slight movement

x1 bulb inop in high lev brake lamp

Pass 24 Jul 2008 101,848 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 101,848 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 96,813 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 90,003 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2005 76,400 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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SKZ 5574 is a 1999 Audi A3 in Purple with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 SKZ 5574, 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 SKZ 5574 registered?

SKZ 5574 is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 3 March 1999.

Is SKZ 5574 safe to buy?

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