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V467 GCY

1999 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,838 mi
Last recorded133,838 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV467 GCY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2012 133,838 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust system starting to corrode

n/s/r lamp cracked

rear discs starting to corrode

slight chips to windscreen

Fail 30 Apr 2012 133,838 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust system starting to corrode

n/s/r lamp cracked

rear discs starting to corrode

slight chips to windscreen

Pass 27 Apr 2011 127,679 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to crack and perish

exhaust starting to corrode

slight damage n/s/r lightr lens

slight wear and corrosion rear brake discs

slight wear front brake discs

small chips to screen

Pass 19 Apr 2010 120,041 miles

exxhaust system corroding

front wishbone mountings starting to crack and perish

slight leak power steering rack

small stone chips windscreen

Pass 15 Apr 2009 112,039 miles

Centre exhaust corroding

Slight leak power steering rack

Fail 15 Apr 2009 112,039 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre exhaust corroding

Slight leak power steering rack

Fail 9 Apr 2008 100,273 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

both rear tyres wearing

centre exhaust section corroding

slight leak power steering rack

Pass 9 Apr 2008 100,273 miles

both rear tyres wearing

centre exhaust section corroding

slight leak power steering rack

Pass 10 Apr 2007 88,559 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 88,540 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 76,149 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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V467 GCY is a 1999 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V467 GCY, 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 V467 GCY registered?

V467 GCY is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 17 November 1999.

Is V467 GCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V467 GCY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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