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V407 HTX

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

121,038 mi
Last recorded121,038 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV407 HTX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2020 121,038 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Creeping to floor (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted Mounting bolts loose (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated No reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 120,534 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 119,816 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 118,767 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Jan 2016 116,035 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 115,601 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 101,447 miles

both front lower suspension arms slightly corroded

rear axle beam slightly corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2011 100,782 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs slight;y worn

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 19 Dec 2011 100,782 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs slight;y worn

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 2 Nov 2011 100,754 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 96,704 miles

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

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

n/s/f o/s/f brake discs slightly worn

Fail 27 Oct 2010 96,704 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

n/s/f o/s/f brake discs slightly worn

Pass 29 Oct 2009 92,653 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 92,651 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 86,675 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 86,640 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2007 78,335 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 70,176 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 70,176 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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V407 HTX is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 V407 HTX, 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 V407 HTX registered?

V407 HTX is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 6 November 1999.

Is V407 HTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V407 HTX shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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