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T470 VPP

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,569 mi
Last recorded131,569 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT470 VPP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 131,569 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front an rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 131,569 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front an rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 131,462 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 125,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 27 Jul 2011 117,179 miles

offside front tyre is on 2mm and tyre is wearing on inner edge

rear brake pads are getting low

Fail 27 Jul 2011 117,179 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre is on 2mm and tyre is wearing on inner edge

rear brake pads are getting low

Pass 27 Jul 2010 110,552 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 100,827 miles

play in offside rack end

Fail 18 Jul 2009 100,827 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

play in offside rack end

Pass 24 Sep 2007 94,634 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 94,482 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 94,481 miles

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

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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T470 VPP is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 T470 VPP, 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 T470 VPP registered?

T470 VPP is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T470 VPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T470 VPP shows 12 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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