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V297 XJV

1999 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,894 mi
Last recorded106,894 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV297 XJV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2010 106,894 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 97,355 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 88,511 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 88,511 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 79,879 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 70,361 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 70,361 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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 XJV is a 1999 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V297 XJV, 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 XJV registered?

V297 XJV is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 23 September 1999.

Is V297 XJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V297 XJV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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