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V482 FCS

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

98,411 mi
Last recorded98,411 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV482 FCS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 98,411 miles

advise(front blades smearing screen)

advise(mid & rear sections of exhaust corroded)

advise(rear shocky bodies corroded)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 96,597 miles

advise(front amber bulbs discolouring)

advise(front flexi beginning to crack)

advise(n,s,r brake pipe corroding)

advise(slight play n,s of steering)

Pass 18 May 2015 95,332 miles

advise(n,s,r brake pipe beginning to corrode)

advise(small chip in screen)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 94,084 miles

advise(exhaust system corroded)

advise(front discs beginning to wear & corrode)

advise(rear tyres wearing close on edge)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 89,909 miles

advise(front discs beginning to corrode)

advise(rear tyres beginning to wear close on edge)

advise(slight play in steering track rod o/s)

advise(various brake pipes beginning to corrode)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 85,310 miles

advise(front discs slightly worn & lipped)

advise(n,s,r tyre marginal on edges)

advise(nail in o,s,r tyre)

advise(slight play in o,s,f arb mount)

advise(various brake pipes beginning to corrode)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 78,456 miles

advise(all tyres wearing near on edges)

advise(exhaust system corroded slightly)

advise(front doscs slightly worn & pitted)

advise(slight play in front arb mounts )

Pass 15 Sep 2010 70,289 miles

advise( all tyres wearing near limit)

advise( exhaust system corroded)

advisee( front blades smearing screen )

Pass 16 Sep 2009 61,730 miles

advise( exhaust system beginning to corrode)

advise( rear tyres on 3mm)

advise( slight wear & pitting on front & rear discs)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 57,185 miles

advise( exhaust system beginning to corrode)

advise( rear tyres wearing near limit between 2 & 3mm)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 52,437 miles

advise( both rear tyres on 3mm)

advise( exhaust system beginning to corrode)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 46,951 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Sep 2006 46,951 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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V482 FCS is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 V482 FCS, 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

How do I check the history of V482 FCS?

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What year was V482 FCS registered?

V482 FCS is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is V482 FCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V482 FCS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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