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V187 TUD

1999 Audi A3

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,501 mi
Last recorded169,501 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV187 TUD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2014 169,501 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 169,489 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 168,897 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 168,892 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 154,869 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 146,333 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 139,357 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 128,586 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 TUD is a 1999 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TUD, 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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V187 TUD is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 17 November 1999.

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