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V133 SWL

1999 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,807 mi
Last recorded141,807 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV133 SWL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2013 141,807 miles

play in nearside front track/tie rod joint

Pass 28 Dec 2012 134,901 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 134,901 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 125,025 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 113,043 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 112,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 101,986 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 93,351 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 87,307 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 87,307 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 71,971 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 71,543 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake disc excessively 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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V133 SWL is a 1999 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,595cc 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 V133 SWL, 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 V133 SWL registered?

V133 SWL is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V133 SWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V133 SWL 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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