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V481 EPN

1999 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

130,762 mi
Last recorded130,762 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV481 EPN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 130,762 miles

nsf tyre at limit on edge

osf tyre worn on edge and close to limit

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 23 Oct 2017 125,355 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 125,344 miles

Emissions not tested Vehicle began to over heat and cat removed (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall. as marked (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded under wishbone (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded under wishbone (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 117,820 miles

Brake pipe slightly chafed near side flexy brake pipe cracked (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 11 Sep 2015 114,941 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 114,290 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 111,883 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 101,563 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Nov 2009 97,503 miles

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

n/s/f wishbone rear bush spillting

Pass 18 Nov 2009 97,503 miles

n/s/f wishbone rear bush spillting

Pass 31 Oct 2008 91,712 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 83,859 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 72,743 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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V481 EPN is a 1999 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 V481 EPN, 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 V481 EPN registered?

V481 EPN is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 11 September 1999.

Is V481 EPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V481 EPN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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