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V428 VRP

1999 Audi A3

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,580 mi
Last recorded138,580 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV428 VRP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2011 138,580 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 138,580 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 132,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Showing service light on dash

nsf subframe split near to wishbone mounting

Fail 28 Oct 2010 132,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Showing service light on dash

nsf subframe split near to wishbone mounting

Pass 9 Oct 2009 127,932 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 111,357 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 105,302 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 105,302 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

service brake travel

Pass 13 Sep 2006 104,791 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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V428 VRP is a 1999 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V428 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V428 VRP registered?

V428 VRP is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 22 December 1999.

Is V428 VRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V428 VRP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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