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V442 RGB

1999 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,192 mi
Last recorded137,192 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV442 RGB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2013 137,192 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 137,095 miles

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

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)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 120,274 miles

front arm bushs soft

no. plates deteriorating

park brake 19%

rear brakes becoming uneven and starting to bind on

Fail 29 Feb 2012 120,374 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front arm bushs soft

no. plates deteriorating

rear brakes becoming uneven and starting to bind on

Pass 11 Feb 2011 100,987 miles

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 5 Feb 2010 86,160 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 43,687 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 68,462 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

fluid leak from power steering pump/pipe

Pass 17 Jan 2008 52,778 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 52,778 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 46,391 miles

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 14 Jan 2006 41,269 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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V442 RGB is a 1999 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 V442 RGB, 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 V442 RGB registered?

V442 RGB is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 29 December 1999.

Is V442 RGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V442 RGB shows 12 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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