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V273 HAC

1999 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,566 mi
Last recorded175,566 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV273 HAC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2011 175,566 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

advise alt belt worn and auto adjuster /tensioner broken

Fail 11 Nov 2011 175,566 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

advise alt belt worn and auto adjuster /tensioner broken

Pass 15 Nov 2010 156,109 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

exhust cat has been welded

Pass 16 Nov 2009 141,178 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 141,178 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

part of centre stop lamp inop

slight damage to windscreen

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

unable to check front underbody

Pass 19 Nov 2008 126,205 miles

front number plate cracked

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

Pass 16 Nov 2007 108,010 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 91,130 miles

stone chips on w/screen

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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V273 HAC is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V273 HAC, 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 V273 HAC registered?

V273 HAC is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 22 November 1999.

Is V273 HAC safe to buy?

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