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V472 FUT

1999 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

177,663 mi
Last recorded177,663 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV472 FUT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2012 177,663 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 177,663 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2011 170,385 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 151,322 miles

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 14 Apr 2009 142,667 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

offside steering rack inner joint worn

Pass 14 Apr 2009 142,667 miles

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

offside steering rack inner joint worn

Pass 15 Apr 2008 124,369 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 85,769 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 85,743 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 83,951 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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V472 FUT is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V472 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 V472 FUT registered?

V472 FUT is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 3 September 1999.

Is V472 FUT safe to buy?

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