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V102 FBD

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

166,010 mi
Last recorded166,010 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV102 FBD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 166,010 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 148,388 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre worn

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 9 Dec 2014 124,914 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 110,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 104,825 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

front suspension noisey

Pass 27 Aug 2011 101,838 miles

Nearside and offside front brake discs are worn

Pass 27 Aug 2010 99,632 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

n/s/r tyre cracking around side wall

Pass 27 Aug 2009 95,469 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 90,344 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 82,660 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 70,860 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 70,860 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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V102 FBD is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 V102 FBD, 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 V102 FBD registered?

V102 FBD is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V102 FBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V102 FBD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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