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V190 ECF

1999 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

123,036 mi
Last recorded123,036 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2010
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV190 ECF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2010 123,036 miles

see checklist 117859

Fail 30 Nov 2010 123,032 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

see checklist 117859

Pass 9 Dec 2009 115,771 miles

brake discs very worn!

front brakes only just in balance @ 23%

pad w/l on

rear axle beam bushes in a poor condition

rear springs rusty

Fail 9 Dec 2009 115,760 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

front brakes only just in balance @ 23%

o/s/f tyre barely legal

pad w/l on

rear axle beam bushes in a poor condition

rear springs rusty

Pass 16 Dec 2008 15,134 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 15,134 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 96,369 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 96,369 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 89,218 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 86,315 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 86,315 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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V190 ECF is a 1999 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V190 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V190 ECF registered?

V190 ECF is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 9 September 1999.

Is V190 ECF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V190 ECF shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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