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V309 JGU

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

169,686 mi
Last recorded169,686 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV309 JGU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 169,686 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 169,343 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 167,947 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 165,780 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 165,780 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 163,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 161,847 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 160,306 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 159,201 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 159,201 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 157,070 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 154,665 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 151,062 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 145,121 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 145,106 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2008 139,701 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 139,701 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 133,580 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 125,582 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 125,582 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 109,320 miles

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

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V309 JGU is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 V309 JGU, 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 V309 JGU registered?

V309 JGU is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is V309 JGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V309 JGU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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