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V125 EPV

1999 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,507 mi
Last recorded135,507 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV125 EPV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2011 135,507 miles

Front brake discs seem worn

Nearside front sidelight dull recommend replace

Nearside front tyre on legal limit recommend replace

Oil leak

Power steering rack damp

Rear brake discs seem worn

Fail 20 Jun 2011 135,506 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front brake discs seem worn

Nearside front sidelight dull recommend replace

Nearside front tyre on legal limit recommend replace

Oil leak

Power steering rack damp

Rear brake discs seem worn

Pass 20 Aug 2010 120,936 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 105,342 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 95,999 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 78,600 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 78,572 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 65,913 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 59,143 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 59,143 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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V125 EPV is a 1999 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V125 EPV, 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 V125 EPV registered?

V125 EPV is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is V125 EPV safe to buy?

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