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V455 CBD

1999 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,510 mi
Last recorded129,510 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV455 CBD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 129,510 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 129,500 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 127,663 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 127,663 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 124,511 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 120,674 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 115,916 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 112,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 109,813 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 107,712 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 102,527 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2010 97,146 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 97,146 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 87,293 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 87,293 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 77,987 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 70,550 miles

wiper blades deteriating

Pass 17 Nov 2006 58,349 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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V455 CBD is a 1999 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V455 CBD, 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 V455 CBD registered?

V455 CBD is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 22 November 1999.

Is V455 CBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V455 CBD shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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