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V144 UWL

1999 Audi A3

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

176,628 mi
Last recorded176,628 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV144 UWL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2013 176,628 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 176,628 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2012 172,939 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 May 2011 167,124 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 May 2010 160,628 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 May 2009 153,084 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 147,217 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to the nearside rear.

Slight play in nearside front inner steering rack joint?

Pass 21 May 2007 141,513 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Slight play in nearside front inner steering rack joint?

Pass 7 May 2006 133,881 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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V144 UWL is a 1999 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V144 UWL, 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 V144 UWL registered?

V144 UWL is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 3 November 1999.

Is V144 UWL safe to buy?

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