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V478 UJO

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

234,120 mi
Last recorded234,120 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV478 UJO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 234,120 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 213,257 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 213,257 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 206,245 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 193,830 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 193,830 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 178,232 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 166,923 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 160,834 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pedal slightly low

n/s/f tyre slightly damaged on sidewall

vehicle has no rear seats fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2011 160,783 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pedal slightly low

n/s/f tyre slightly damaged on sidewall

vehicle has no rear seats fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2010 136,807 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 121,357 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 121,357 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 108,904 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 98,417 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 86,791 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 75,485 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)

nail in tyre

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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V478 UJO is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 V478 UJO, 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 V478 UJO registered?

V478 UJO is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 15 December 1999.

Is V478 UJO safe to buy?

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