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V128 MGJ

1999 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

181,756 mi
Last recorded181,756 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV128 MGJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 17 Feb 2017 181,756 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 166,077 miles

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

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 161,839 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2014 154,919 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 146,509 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 137,573 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 127,467 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 117,164 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 94,200 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 79,656 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 61,311 miles

small crack in front windscreen at the bottom o/s

small grease leak from o/s/f inner drive shaft boot

Pass 17 Nov 2006 54,031 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 47,344 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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V128 MGJ is a 1999 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V128 MGJ, 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 V128 MGJ registered?

V128 MGJ is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 December 1999.

Is V128 MGJ safe to buy?

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