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V148 UVV

1999 Audi A3

Gold Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

190,997 mi
Last recorded190,997 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV148 UVV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 190,997 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 182,161 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 170,358 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 170,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 158,369 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 146,399 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 133,605 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2010 120,855 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 120,855 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 108,212 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 95,728 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 83,097 miles

rear number plate disclouerd

Pass 2 Sep 2006 74,602 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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V148 UVV is a 1999 Audi A3 in Gold with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 V148 UVV, 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 V148 UVV registered?

V148 UVV is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 9 September 1999.

Is V148 UVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V148 UVV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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