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V347 FKH

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

123,392 mi
Last recorded123,392 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV347 FKH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 123,392 miles

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

Nearside front sidelight dim

Nearside rear wheel slightly binding

Oil leak

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 123,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front sidelight dim

Nearside rear wheel slightly binding

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 117,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

rear exhaust clamp corroded to excess

rear inner brake pads look thin, Advise to get checked/changed

Pass 17 Oct 2011 114,106 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 114,106 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres in-centre cracked

Pass 5 Nov 2010 110,189 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 110,189 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 104,949 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2009 104,949 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 98,782 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 98,782 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 92,570 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 86,601 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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V347 FKH is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V347 FKH, 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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V347 FKH is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 21 October 1999.

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