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V353 FEN

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

125,823 mi
Last recorded125,823 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV353 FEN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 125,823 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 125,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition

n/s/f brake disc touching back plate

Pass 4 Mar 2013 114,056 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 114,050 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake warning light staying on

Pass 23 Dec 2011 100,542 miles

front discs slightly worn

Fail 23 Dec 2011 100,542 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front discs slightly worn

Pass 29 Dec 2010 94,039 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 90,265 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 80,363 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 80,363 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 70,884 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2005 57,358 miles

both rear tyres aprox 2/3mm

center exhaust braket broken

Fail 12 Nov 2005 57,358 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres aprox 2/3mm

center exhaust braket broken

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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V353 FEN is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver 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 V353 FEN, 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 V353 FEN registered?

V353 FEN is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 24 November 1999.

Is V353 FEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V353 FEN shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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