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V393 JFL

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,301 mi
Last recorded106,301 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV393 JFL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 106,301 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 102,945 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 96,646 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 89,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Nov 2020 89,898 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 86,164 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 82,319 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 77,686 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 73,455 miles

Both front tyres inner edges worn

Fail 29 Sep 2014 73,452 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Both front tyres inner edges worn

Pass 5 Jun 2013 69,452 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 69,452 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 May 2012 67,585 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2012 67,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 65,297 miles

All brake disc's inner faces corroding/poor condition.

Fail 18 May 2011 65,297 miles

All brake disc's inner faces corroding/poor condition.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2010 62,920 miles

Both front inner brake disc faces slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2009 58,786 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 58,786 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 56,403 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 53,334 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 47,355 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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V393 JFL is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 V393 JFL, 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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V393 JFL is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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