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V188 EBL

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,163 mi
Last recorded126,163 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV188 EBL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2016 126,163 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 116,746 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 109,107 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 103,044 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 103,044 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 96,717 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 91,266 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 78,536 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 63,318 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 63,008 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 51,186 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 43,409 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 41,630 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 38,243 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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V188 EBL is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 V188 EBL, 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 V188 EBL registered?

V188 EBL is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V188 EBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V188 EBL shows 14 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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