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V221 TWL

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,649 mi
Last recorded123,649 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV221 TWL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 123,649 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 116,589 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 116,589 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 99,563 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

SRS warning light illuminated

Temporary fuel cap fitted (locking type)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 99,563 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs corroded

SRS warning light illuminated

Temporary fuel cap fitted (locking type)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 94,708 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake discs pitted

Pass 15 Feb 2010 87,632 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 79,570 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 72,975 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 66,351 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jan 2006 64,120 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 TWL is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TWL, 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 V221 TWL registered?

V221 TWL is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 6 October 1999.

Is V221 TWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V221 TWL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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