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V271 CNH

1999 Audi A3

Purple Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

113,921 mi
Last recorded113,921 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV271 CNH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2015 113,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust mounting broken

Pass 21 Aug 2014 106,088 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 106,088 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 94,408 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bump stops perished

centre exhaust pipe mount broken

more than normal force req on operation of handbrake.

polly v-belt cracking

rear washer inop

Fail 1 Jul 2013 94,408 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bump stops perished

centre exhaust pipe mount broken

more than normal force req on operation of handbrake.

polly v-belt cracking

rear washer inop

Pass 2 Jul 2012 93,879 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 93,879 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2011 85,895 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 85,895 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 10 May 2010 73,691 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 63,414 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 63,410 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2008 50,981 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 50,981 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 47,207 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 47,207 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 44,301 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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V271 CNH is a 1999 Audi A3 in Purple with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 V271 CNH, 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 V271 CNH registered?

V271 CNH is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 15 December 1999.

Is V271 CNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V271 CNH shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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