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V409 EUY

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

144,913 mi
Last recorded144,913 miles
Recorded on9 May 2009
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV409 EUY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2009 144,913 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear rims

nearside rear tyre cuts in sidewall reccomend attention soon

offside front tyre on limits reccomend change as soon as poss

offside headlight pattern

offside lower arm rear bush

oil leak engine and smells slightly fumie

only just passed emissions

power steering pipes damp

slight play both front bottom balljoints

slight play in both inner rack joints

washer jets

wipers smeary

Pass 29 May 2008 136,027 miles

advise fan switch faulty

advise nearside handbrake reading slightly low

advise offside headlamp pattern

advise offside rear tyre cut on tread and sidewall

advise slight lift in top shock mounts offside front

advise slight runout both rear rims

advise starter motor

Fail 28 May 2008 136,027 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

advise starter motor

advise fan switch faulty

advise nearside handbrake reading slightly low

advise offside headlamp pattern

advise offside rear tyre cut on tread and sidewall

advise slight lift in top shock mounts offside front

advise slight runout both rear rims

Pass 9 May 2007 123,976 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 123,976 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front suspension lower arms rear bushes splitting

engine oil leak

nearside front wheel distorted on inner edge

Fail 3 Jun 2006 115,418 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 115,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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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V409 EUY is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V409 EUY, 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 V409 EUY registered?

V409 EUY is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 5 November 1999.

Is V409 EUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V409 EUY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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