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V285 FVU

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,192 mi
Last recorded42,192 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV285 FVU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2026 42,192 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 40,377 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 37,733 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 34,105 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 30,221 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 30,157 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 30,073 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 29,857 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 29,371 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 28,721 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 27,759 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 27,140 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 26,199 miles

Nearside Front 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 17 Jan 2013 25,307 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 24,440 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 23,555 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Dec 2009 22,276 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 20,993 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 19,832 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 18,402 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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V285 FVU is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V285 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 V285 FVU registered?

V285 FVU is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 13 December 1999.

Is V285 FVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V285 FVU shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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