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V246 FVU

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,249 mi
Last recorded112,249 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2010
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV246 FVU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2010 112,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

exhaust cente mounting damaged but supporting the exhaust.

Fail 27 Mar 2010 112,248 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

exhaust cente mounting damaged but supporting the exhaust.

Pass 25 Mar 2009 100,431 miles

front windows tinted

Fail 24 Mar 2009 100,431 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front windows tinted

Pass 17 Jul 2008 90,770 miles

front windows tinted

Fail 17 Jul 2008 90,770 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front windows tinted

Pass 16 Nov 2006 73,458 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 73,452 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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V246 FVU is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V246 FVU, 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 V246 FVU registered?

V246 FVU is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 3 December 1999.

Is V246 FVU safe to buy?

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