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V171 TWL

1999 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

99,777 mi
Last recorded99,777 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV171 TWL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 99,777 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 95,720 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2016 91,896 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 86,715 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 83,905 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 83,867 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 80,508 miles

Airbag system warning light staying on.

Engine leaking oil.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside dip beam pattern slightly diffused by condensation in light.

Offside wiper blade starting to split.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 73,802 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 63,017 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag light on

front brake discs pitted

uneven front tyre wear

Pass 9 Oct 2009 52,021 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 49,957 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 49,957 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 43,281 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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V171 TWL is a 1999 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc 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 V171 TWL, 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 V171 TWL registered?

V171 TWL is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 16 October 1999.

Is V171 TWL safe to buy?

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