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V426 REG

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,830 mi
Last recorded95,830 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV426 REG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2014 95,830 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f indicator lense missing but orange bulb flashing correctly.

Pass 21 Jan 2014 95,830 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

o/s/f indicator lense missing but orange bulb flashing correctly.

Fail 29 Jan 2013 93,942 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside indicator lens missing / still correct colour

Pass 29 Jan 2013 93,942 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

offside indicator lens missing / still correct colour

Pass 21 Jan 2012 90,903 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 21 Jan 2012 90,903 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 88,843 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 88,843 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 83,745 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

all four tyres have cracks on side walls

Fail 29 Jan 2010 83,742 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

all four tyres have cracks on side walls

Pass 3 Feb 2009 80,484 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 76,408 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 65,674 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 58,484 miles

nail in tyre

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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V426 REG is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V426 REG, 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 V426 REG registered?

V426 REG is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 12 November 1999.

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