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V416 FSC

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,749 mi
Last recorded149,749 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV416 FSC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2012 149,749 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 144,204 miles

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

rear brake disc pitted

Pass 19 Jun 2009 122,229 miles

front inner brake disc surfaces corroded

n/s track rod to steering rack has slight play

n/s/r tyre inner tread area worn

Fail 23 Feb 2008 92,751 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 92,751 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 84,404 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 81,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 81,031 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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V416 FSC is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V416 FSC, 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 V416 FSC registered?

V416 FSC is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V416 FSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V416 FSC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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