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V493 OKO

1999 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

83,736 mi
Last recorded83,736 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV493 OKO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 83,736 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 83,732 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 77,377 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear REVERSING LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 26 Nov 2020 67,550 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 67,550 miles

Brake performance not tested FAULT WITH ABS (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating ABS CUTTING IN WHEN WHEEL TURNS (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating ABS CUTTING IN WHEN WHEEL TURNS (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 66,491 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 64,999 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 63,256 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 61,549 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 59,799 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 57,956 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 56,249 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 56,245 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2012 53,923 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 50,977 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 48,864 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 46,266 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 43,847 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 41,580 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 39,035 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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V493 OKO is a 1999 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 V493 OKO, 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 V493 OKO registered?

V493 OKO is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V493 OKO safe to buy?

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