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V281 HAC

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

145,334 mi
Last recorded145,334 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV281 HAC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 145,334 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 145,334 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 138,808 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust slightly corrded (7.1.2)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 138,808 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust slightly corrded (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 133,787 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 22 Jul 2015 133,785 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 129,498 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 129,498 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 125,913 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 125,913 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 123,373 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 123,373 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 119,145 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 110,029 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear axle beam mounting bushes worn

Pass 20 Oct 2008 105,515 miles

both rear suspension arm bushes worn

chip in screen

o/s/f low tread

rears worn

Pass 19 Oct 2007 92,226 miles

both front tyres low tread

chip centre screen

deteroration h/lamp images

Fail 17 Oct 2007 92,218 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)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres low tread

chip centre screen

deteroration h/lamp images

Pass 4 Oct 2006 76,794 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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V281 HAC is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V281 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 V281 HAC registered?

V281 HAC is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 24 September 1999.

Is V281 HAC safe to buy?

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