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V210 FAP

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

21,847 mi
Last recorded21,847 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV210 FAP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 21,847 miles

All four tyres perished

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 21,788 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 21,465 miles

os inner cv boot insecure but still preventing the ingress of dirt

os outer track rod end slight play in ball joint

Pass 23 Aug 2016 21,084 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 20,466 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 19,968 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 18,452 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 17,710 miles

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 17,373 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

driver side front tyre badly cracking on the side wall

driver side rear tyre badly cracking on the side wall

passenger side rear tyre badly cracking on the side wall

Pass 25 Aug 2010 17,040 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 16,107 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 16,107 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 14,550 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 13,438 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 11,813 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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V210 FAP is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 V210 FAP, 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 V210 FAP registered?

V210 FAP is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V210 FAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V210 FAP shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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