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V395 RUD

1999 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

63,409 mi
Last recorded63,409 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV395 RUD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 63,409 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 51,393 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 51,008 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 51,008 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 50,785 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 50,091 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 48,280 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 44,253 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 39,390 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak from engine seals.

Pass 16 Sep 2008 32,933 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 27,736 miles

both front tyres worn

Fail 19 Sep 2006 23,775 miles

Centre Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 23,775 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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V395 RUD is a 1999 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 V395 RUD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V395 RUD registered?

V395 RUD is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 13 December 1999.

Is V395 RUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V395 RUD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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