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V496 EBL

1999 Audi A3

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,756 mi
Last recorded135,756 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV496 EBL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2016 135,756 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH INNERS (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2016 135,756 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH INNERS (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 129,769 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 129,765 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 119,011 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 112,719 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2011 103,658 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2011 103,658 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 90,493 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 81,974 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 71,776 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 64,530 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 55,812 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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V496 EBL is a 1999 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V496 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 V496 EBL registered?

V496 EBL is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 20 December 1999.

Is V496 EBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V496 EBL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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