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V440 FBD

1999 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,062 mi
Last recorded96,062 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV440 FBD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 96,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

radiator leaking coolant

Fail 4 Nov 2015 96,062 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

radiator leaking coolant

Pass 8 Nov 2014 90,833 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 7 Nov 2014 90,833 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Nov 2013 87,419 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 84,571 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 84,571 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 81,811 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 81,808 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery terminal loose

no reverse lights

Pass 1 Oct 2010 78,278 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 78,272 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 73,377 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 69,785 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 69,785 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)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 66,852 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 61,788 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2005 58,165 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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V440 FBD is a 1999 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V440 FBD, 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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V440 FBD is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 22 October 1999.

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