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V313 HEW

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

182,084 mi
Last recorded182,084 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV313 HEW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2013 182,084 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to o/s sill

Pass 10 Oct 2012 176,304 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 160,294 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

rear bumper has crack

Fail 10 Oct 2011 160,133 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Oil leak

rear bumper has crack

Pass 13 Oct 2010 150,370 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2010 150,370 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 139,571 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

damage to o/s/r bumper and o/s/f wing

removed nail from n/s/f does appear to be leaking

slice in n/s/f sidewall

surface rust on rear brake pipes ( cleaned and greased)

yellow warning dots on front wipers

Fail 3 Sep 2009 139,540 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

damage to o/s/r bumper and o/s/f wing

removed nail from n/s/f does appear to be leaking

slice in n/s/f sidewall

surface rust on rear brake pipes ( cleaned and greased)

yellow warning dots on front wipers

Fail 4 Sep 2008 129,020 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 129,020 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 118,977 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 118,976 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 106,066 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 90,906 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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V313 HEW is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V313 HEW, 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.

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What year was V313 HEW registered?

V313 HEW is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V313 HEW safe to buy?

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