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V418 RUD

1999 Audi A3

Purple Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

189,214 mi
Last recorded189,214 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV418 RUD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 189,214 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

different profile tyres front to rear

Fail 20 Oct 2015 189,214 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

different profile tyres front to rear

Pass 21 Oct 2014 180,216 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 168,340 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 158,867 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 158,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 143,580 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 143,580 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 133,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brake discs pitting

Pass 4 Sep 2009 122,462 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 114,018 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 101,714 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 90,003 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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V418 RUD is a 1999 Audi A3 in Purple with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 V418 RUD, 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 V418 RUD registered?

V418 RUD is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 26 November 1999.

Is V418 RUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V418 RUD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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