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V41 TJO

1999 Audi A3

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,252 mi
Last recorded128,252 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2008
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV41 TJO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2008 128,252 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 112,177 miles

Oil leak

damage to sill flanges both sides

Fail 22 Sep 2007 112,019 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

damage to sill flanges both sides

Pass 26 Sep 2006 99,639 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 99,473 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

nail in off side rear tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2005 90,124 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 90,124 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front 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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V41 TJO is a 1999 Audi A3 in Yellow 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 V41 TJO, 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 V41 TJO registered?

V41 TJO is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 19 November 1999.

Is V41 TJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V41 TJO 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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