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V113 FAW

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

155,160 mi
Last recorded155,160 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV113 FAW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2017 155,160 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

bonnet struts don't work

both front struts are weeping

chip in zone A

ns number plate light needs cleaning out

oil leak

slight play in the ns rackend

Pass 18 Nov 2016 131,093 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 131,083 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 109,710 miles

Centre Front slight engine oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2015 109,710 miles

Centre Front slight engine oil leak

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 102,667 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 102,667 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 94,721 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 94,721 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 89,807 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 89,807 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 85,285 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 80,912 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 76,918 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 71,943 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 67,268 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 61,566 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V113 FAW is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V113 FAW, 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 V113 FAW registered?

V113 FAW is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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