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V355 FSG

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,434 mi
Last recorded97,434 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV355 FSG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2013 97,434 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 88,644 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 79,063 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 79,063 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 76,589 miles

COOLING FAN NOT COMING ON/OVER HEATED SLIGHTLY.

ENGINE DRIVEBELT CRACKED.

ONE L.E.D LIGHT NOT WORKING AT CENTRE STOP LIGHT.

R/H WING INDICATOR SLIGHTLY LOOSE.

SLIGHT WEAR AT REAR BRAKE DISCS.

SPARE TYRE SOFT.

STARTER MOTOR NOISY.

SURFACE CORROSION AT FRONT BRAKE DISCS(CAR NOT BEEN USED?).

Pass 22 Aug 2008 74,169 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 72,085 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 72,084 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 68,315 miles

Offside Front 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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V355 FSG is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V355 FSG, 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 V355 FSG registered?

V355 FSG is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V355 FSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V355 FSG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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