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V3 FEN

1999 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

202,901 mi
Last recorded202,901 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV3 FEN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2013 202,901 miles

Front and rear Brake pads low.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 202,901 miles

Front and rear Brake pads low.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 190,107 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres getting low on inner edge

n/s lower door trim loose

n/s/r shock shroud deteriorated

o/s/r bumper damage

rear brake pipes starting to rust

very slight play ino/s/f steering rackarm balljoint

Fail 2 Apr 2012 190,107 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s/r bumper damage

rear brake pipes starting to rust

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

both front tyres getting low on inner edge

n/s lower door trim loose

n/s/r shock shroud deteriorated

very slight play ino/s/f steering rackarm balljoint

Pass 18 Mar 2011 177,938 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 177,933 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2010 162,000 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 141,464 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Mar 2009 141,464 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 122,010 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 106,844 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 87,935 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 87,935 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Unable to check rear wheel bearings due to rear brakes binding.

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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V3 FEN 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 61.5%.

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 V3 FEN, 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 V3 FEN registered?

V3 FEN is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 13 October 1999.

Is V3 FEN safe to buy?

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