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V403 FRE

1999 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,295 mi
Last recorded133,295 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV403 FRE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 133,295 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear to Flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 132,611 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 132,608 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working All lamps inop (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 May 2017 132,038 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 132,037 miles

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2016 131,032 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 127,732 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 125,638 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 125,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2013 121,072 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 May 2012 115,828 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 110,182 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 119,902 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 Apr 2010 102,572 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 97,017 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 91,370 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 87,112 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 81,944 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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V403 FRE is a 1999 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V403 FRE, 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 V403 FRE registered?

V403 FRE is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 30 December 1999.

Is V403 FRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V403 FRE shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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