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V358 FEN

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,001 mi
Last recorded119,001 miles
Recorded on22 May 2009
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV358 FEN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2009 119,001 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight movement in the steering system

slight smear from the front blades

Pass 24 May 2008 106,702 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 97,829 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 86,810 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 89,525 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 86,525 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.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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V358 FEN is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V358 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V358 FEN registered?

V358 FEN is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 19 November 1999.

Is V358 FEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V358 FEN shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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