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V34 FCY

1999 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

145,464 mi
Last recorded145,464 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV34 FCY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2015 145,464 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 145,464 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 20 May 2014 137,463 miles

both rear brake pipes across suspension arms corroded

engine breather pipes split

front headlamp lenses faded

n/s/f side repeator lamp has slight movemnt

n/s/r brake hose to caliper slightly distorted

noise in rear diff when turning n/s/r wheel

o/s/r brake pipe to flex hose corroded

Fail 15 May 2014 137,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear brake pipes across suspension arms corroded

both rear tyre treads worn slightly uneven

engine breather pipes split

front headlamp lenses faded

n/s/f side repeator lamp has slight movemnt

n/s/r brake hose to caliper slightly distorted

noise in rear diff when turning n/s/r wheel

o/s/r brake pipe to flex hose corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2013 128,500 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 128,500 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 118,025 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2011 118,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2010 106,967 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 106,967 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 98,410 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 98,410 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 89,546 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 76,888 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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V34 FCY is a 1999 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V34 FCY, 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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V34 FCY is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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