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V136 RCX

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

75,383 mi
Last recorded75,383 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2010
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV136 RCX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2010 75,383 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs are getting pitted and corroding

Fail 15 Jul 2010 75,383 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs are getting pitted and corroding

Pass 20 Jul 2009 67,986 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 67,986 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 59,454 miles

WILL NEED DISCS ALL ROUND SOON

Fail 29 Apr 2008 59,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

WILL NEED DISCS ALL ROUND SOON

Pass 7 Mar 2007 48,982 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 48,982 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 46,424 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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V136 RCX is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V136 RCX, 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 V136 RCX registered?

V136 RCX is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 November 1999.

Is V136 RCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V136 RCX shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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