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V504 FCS

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

164,000 mi
Last recorded164,000 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV504 FCS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 164,000 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 163,587 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 163,587 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 160,964 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 160,963 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 149,903 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f drum stick slight play

Pass 31 Oct 2012 136,567 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 127,560 miles

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 2 Nov 2010 115,587 miles

engine runs rough

o/s/r brake disc in for condition 50% surface corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2010 115,587 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

engine runs rough

o/s/r brake disc in for condition 50% surface corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2009 99,109 miles

O/S/R Brake disc is corroded on outer face.

Fail 21 Oct 2009 99,109 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/R Brake disc is corroded on outer face.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 89,059 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Oct 2008 89,058 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 81,765 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 70,718 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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V504 FCS is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V504 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.

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What year was V504 FCS registered?

V504 FCS is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 7 September 1999.

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