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V285 SOT

1999 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

148,506 mi
Last recorded148,506 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV285 SOT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 11 Jun 2018 148,506 miles

both front top suspension mountings slight lift

both steering track rod ends cover boots starting to crack/ perish

front antiroll bar starting to rust and mounting bushes slight movement

handbrake travel slightly long

nearside front wheel bearing slight play

nearside mirror glass cracked

nearside rear floor starting to rust

nearside rear suspension coil spring starting to rust

offside front indicator bulb starting to discolour

offside front seatbelt buckle cover slight damage

offside front wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear

rear brake discs starting to rust

rear exhaust starting to rust and slight leak

rear of both front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

rear screen washer jet not working

Pass 12 Jul 2017 142,948 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 137,534 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 132,852 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 128,974 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 123,571 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 114,168 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 105,295 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 95,311 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 86,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 77,427 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear pads wearing thin

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 67,799 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 58,362 miles

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

front number plate starting to deteriorate

front tyres getting low

Pass 13 Dec 2005 45,956 miles

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

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 SOT is a 1999 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 SOT, 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 SOT registered?

V285 SOT is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 24 December 1999.

Is V285 SOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V285 SOT shows 14 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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