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V37 FSF

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,177 mi
Last recorded75,177 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV37 FSF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 75,177 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

n.s streeing slight play

Pass 23 Nov 2015 74,446 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 74,436 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2015

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)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pads low

Front brake discs inner face worn

Play in steering rack

Fail 19 Sep 2015 74,210 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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect scattered (1.8.A.1b)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective air bag light is on indicating a fault (5.4.1)

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

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

eng top cover fitted

not known which air bag defective or other fault

presenter please refer4 to test sheet on emission results for guidance

Pass 22 Sep 2014 70,375 miles

slight play in n/s/f rack arm.

Pass 13 Sep 2013 66,065 miles

Coolant stains at bottom of radiator

Nearside front tyre on 3mm

Rear discs corroded and lipped

Slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 20 Sep 2012 62,212 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

airbag light on

exhaust lightly corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2011 57,870 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 57,870 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Air Bag Light On

Drivers Window Not Working

Radiator Corroded

Some Small Chips In Windscreen

Pass 27 Sep 2010 52,513 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 52,513 miles

Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 48,008 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 48,002 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 37,232 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 32,893 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 29,486 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 25,839 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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V37 FSF is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 V37 FSF, 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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V37 FSF is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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