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V494 EBL

1999 Audi A3

Purple Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

119,878 mi
Last recorded119,878 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV494 EBL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 18 Aug 2017 119,878 miles

exhaust system mounted poorly

Pass 6 Jun 2016 119,828 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 111,069 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 110,669 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 105,547 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 99,566 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 92,452 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 80,716 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 68,076 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2005 58,716 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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V494 EBL is a 1999 Audi A3 in Purple with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V494 EBL, 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 V494 EBL registered?

V494 EBL is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 26 November 1999.

Is V494 EBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V494 EBL shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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