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V147 TJO

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,388 mi
Last recorded118,388 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV147 TJO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2013 118,388 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

suspect slight play in osf inner steering joint

Pass 18 Dec 2012 102,895 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

centre seat belt retraction mechanism worn

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 14 Dec 2011 87,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

centre rear seat belt retraction mech worn

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2011 87,046 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre rear seat belt retraction mech worn

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2010 80,318 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 66,961 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 55,910 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 55,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 44,604 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 32,305 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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V147 TJO is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V147 TJO, 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 V147 TJO registered?

V147 TJO is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 15 December 1999.

Is V147 TJO safe to buy?

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