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V397 FLN

1999 Audi A3

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

84,442 mi
Last recorded84,442 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV397 FLN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 84,442 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight bind o/s/r brake

Fail 12 Feb 2025 84,440 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 4 Jan 2024 80,947 miles

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 80,947 miles

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 73,528 miles

Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 62,740 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 53,879 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 46,948 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 46,948 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 36,233 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 36,231 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2016 36,201 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 36,026 miles

Advise all tyres perished and split between tread.

Pass 1 Oct 2014 35,473 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 34,785 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 34,204 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 33,707 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 33,100 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 32,168 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 30,956 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 30,956 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 29,900 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 27,348 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 23,580 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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V397 FLN is a 1999 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 V397 FLN, 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 V397 FLN registered?

V397 FLN is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 25 October 1999.

Is V397 FLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V397 FLN shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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