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V420 VRP

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

155,382 mi
Last recorded155,382 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2023
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV420 VRP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2023 155,382 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top shock absorber mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top shock absorber mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 152,470 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Mar 2022 152,470 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Mar 2021 144,731 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Mar 2021 144,731 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Mar 2019 128,910 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 113,749 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 113,406 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wiper blades split but still clearing screen

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 112,263 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 110,884 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 109,766 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 107,914 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 107,902 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 105,775 miles

centre underfloor brace bar nuts missing

offside and nearside front tyres cracking

offside and nearside rear tyres cracking

Fail 26 Oct 2009 102,649 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside and nearside front tyres cracking

offside and nearside rear tyres cracking

Pass 26 Oct 2009 102,649 miles

offside and nearside front tyres cracking

offside and nearside rear tyres cracking

Pass 24 Oct 2008 98,711 miles

o/s and n/s wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 29 Oct 2007 96,107 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 92,069 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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V420 VRP is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 V420 VRP, 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 V420 VRP registered?

V420 VRP is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V420 VRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V420 VRP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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