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V506 HBH

1999 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,443 mi
Last recorded149,443 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV506 HBH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 149,443 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jul 2015 137,186 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 136,768 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 127,156 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 127,156 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 122,417 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 113,607 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 107,653 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 96,227 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 90,887 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 82,403 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 74,785 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 72,506 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 66,411 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 66,411 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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V506 HBH is a 1999 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V506 HBH, 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

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What year was V506 HBH registered?

V506 HBH is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 3 September 1999.

Is V506 HBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V506 HBH shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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