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V187 ECF

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

164,822 mi
Last recorded164,822 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV187 ECF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2011 164,822 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 164,820 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 156,388 miles

rear axle bushes wearing

Pass 8 Aug 2009 142,828 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 130,523 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 11,761 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 104,845 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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V187 ECF is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V187 ECF, 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 V187 ECF registered?

V187 ECF is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is V187 ECF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V187 ECF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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