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V297 TUD

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,267 mi
Last recorded59,267 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV297 TUD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2012 59,267 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 55,840 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 54,292 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

N/S/F INDICATOR BULB IS INSECURE IN ITS HOLDER

Pass 13 Jan 2010 50,368 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 46,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front number is starting to delaminate

n/s/r brake disc rusty

o/s/r brake disc rusty

rear number plate is starting to delaminate

Pass 9 Dec 2008 46,544 miles

front number is starting to delaminate

n/s/r brake disc rusty

o/s/r brake disc rusty

rear number plate is starting to delaminate

Pass 15 Dec 2007 43,311 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 38,845 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 38,845 miles

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

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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V297 TUD is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V297 TUD, 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 V297 TUD registered?

V297 TUD is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 3 December 1999.

Is V297 TUD safe to buy?

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