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V240 AAN

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

143,350 mi
Last recorded143,350 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV240 AAN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 143,350 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 143,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 129,421 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 129,417 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 124,393 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 118,641 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 118,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 111,614 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 107,107 miles

n/s/r tyre low inner edge

rear brake discs corroding

temp repair to n/s rear bumper

Fail 15 Oct 2010 107,107 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

n/s/r tyre low inner edge

rear brake discs corroding

temp repair to n/s rear bumper

Pass 17 Oct 2009 98,373 miles

clutch biting high

front tyres low on edges

temporary repair carried out to sharp edges on n/s/r bumper

Fail 15 Oct 2009 98,373 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)

clutch biting high

front tyres low on edges

temporary repair carried out to sharp edges on n/s/r bumper

Pass 24 Oct 2008 87,179 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 87,179 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 70,877 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 61,478 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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V240 AAN is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 V240 AAN, 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 V240 AAN registered?

V240 AAN is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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