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V397 HGG

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,334 mi
Last recorded110,334 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV397 HGG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2012 110,334 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 110,302 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 106,766 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 102,704 miles

o/s and n/s rear brake discs corrodded and pitted

Fail 2 Nov 2010 102,408 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 96,377 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 96,377 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Nearside dip beam aiming slightly low

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 88,177 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 79,669 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 71,034 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 71,034 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 63,870 miles

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

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 HGG is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 V397 HGG, 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 HGG registered?

V397 HGG is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V397 HGG safe to buy?

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