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V369 FGD

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,340 mi
Last recorded117,340 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV369 FGD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2016 117,340 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake discs corroded

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside brake binding slightly

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 May 2015 109,351 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 101,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre wearing inner edge slightly

Offside rear tyre slightly perished.

Pass 18 Jul 2013 94,611 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 94,610 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 85,451 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

heat sheild loose and catching exhaust and lamda sensor wires

Fail 13 Jul 2012 85,431 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

heat sheild loose and catching exhaust and lamda sensor wires

Pass 18 Jul 2011 81,946 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 81,944 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT SEAT BELTS TWISTED

WHEELS TOO BIG ALMOST STICKING OUT PAST ARCHES

Pass 15 Jul 2010 78,256 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 68,583 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 60,139 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 55,230 miles

ALTERNATOR BELT CRACKING.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 55,230 miles

ALTERNATOR BELT CRACKING.

Pass 22 Aug 2006 48,082 miles

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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V369 FGD is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 V369 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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V369 FGD is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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