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V221 ECJ

1999 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,453 mi
Last recorded55,453 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV221 ECJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2012 55,453 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 49,175 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre needs inflating

Pass 29 Oct 2010 47,787 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 45,444 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 45,443 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 41,507 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 37,233 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 34,518 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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V221 ECJ is a 1999 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 V221 ECJ, 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 V221 ECJ registered?

V221 ECJ is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 4 November 1999.

Is V221 ECJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V221 ECJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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