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V452 FUT

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,036 mi
Last recorded98,036 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV452 FUT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2014 98,036 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 23 Feb 2013 91,862 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 91,862 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2011 90,999 miles

cracks on various tyres

near side lower arm suspension bush

slight play off side inner steering joint

Fail 15 Aug 2011 90,990 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)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cracks on various tyres

near side lower arm suspension bush

slight play off side inner steering joint

Pass 23 Jul 2010 78,802 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 68,189 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 53,597 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 53,564 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 48,129 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2006 48,129 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 18 Nov 2005 107,955 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 107,955 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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V452 FUT is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V452 FUT, 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 V452 FUT registered?

V452 FUT is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 9 September 1999.

Is V452 FUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V452 FUT shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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