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V240 OOE

1999 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,690 mi
Last recorded135,690 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV240 OOE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2013 135,690 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear brake pads look low

leak on power steering and level on min

n/s/r brake disc corroded

o/s/r tyre worn low

Pass 27 Jun 2012 124,201 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 124,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2011 111,460 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 111,433 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Emission Not Tested somking on high rev

Pass 17 Jun 2010 97,346 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 97,341 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (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)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 97,341 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 94,753 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 82,877 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 74,876 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 70,793 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 OOE is a 1999 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OOE, 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 OOE registered?

V240 OOE is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 30 December 1999.

Is V240 OOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V240 OOE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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