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V356 ECY

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,576 mi
Last recorded115,576 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV356 ECY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 115,576 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 107,807 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

nearside front tyre tread on 2mm

nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly perrished

Fail 2 Sep 2014 107,807 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

nearside front tyre tread on 2mm

nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly perrished

Pass 31 Aug 2012 103,433 miles

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

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 103,423 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s main beam headlight

Pass 12 Sep 2011 95,944 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 86,332 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 82,879 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 76,832 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 76,832 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 68,329 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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V356 ECY is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V356 ECY, 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 V356 ECY registered?

V356 ECY is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 6 October 1999.

Is V356 ECY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V356 ECY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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