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V361 FGD

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

146,788 mi
Last recorded146,788 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV361 FGD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2014 146,788 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 146,782 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 136,601 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 128,673 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 121,339 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 115,828 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 108,126 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 108,126 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2007 93,181 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 82,589 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 73,156 miles

N/S/F AND N/S/R TYRES WORN AND SPARE TYRE 1 MM.

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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V361 FGD is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V361 FGD, 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 V361 FGD registered?

V361 FGD is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V361 FGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V361 FGD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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