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V374 ETC

1999 Audi A3

Purple Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

125,026 mi
Last recorded125,026 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV374 ETC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 125,026 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 125,023 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front internal door handle not present but wire still opens door

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 May 2016 122,630 miles

Nearside dip beam dull

No inner handle on passenger door, but still able to open with cable.

Fail 10 May 2016 122,630 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside dip beam dull

No inner handle on passenger door, but still able to open with cable.

Pass 29 Apr 2015 119,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 119,776 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Dec 2013 118,395 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 118,395 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 114,314 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 110,496 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 110,496 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 107,055 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 107,055 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 80,578 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 80,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

lowering springs fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2008 75,695 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 75,695 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

N/S/F tyre cracking in the tread

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 67,942 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

water in n/s headlamp

Pass 22 Sep 2006 109,039 miles

front + rear brake discs ridged

n/s/f tyre close to limit

o/s/f tyre on limit

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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V374 ETC is a 1999 Audi A3 in Purple with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 V374 ETC, 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 V374 ETC registered?

V374 ETC is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V374 ETC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V374 ETC shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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