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V512 EMO

1999 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

90,729 mi
Last recorded90,729 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV512 EMO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 90,729 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter loose clip

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear bind when turned by hand

windscreen damage

Pass 2 Oct 2015 88,588 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases behind catalytic converter (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 85,949 miles

both front wiper blades split on ends

o/s/f outer cv boot clip a bit loose

rear wiper blade rubber

Pass 3 Oct 2013 83,464 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 50,869 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 77,471 miles

front pads low

Fail 4 Oct 2011 77,471 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

front pads low

Pass 28 Sep 2010 74,644 miles

front n/plate cracked

o/s/f outer cv boot clip abit loose

rear wiper blade split on end

Pass 1 Oct 2009 71,873 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 69,165 miles

front brake discs badly worn

Pass 1 Oct 2007 66,197 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 62,842 miles

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

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

slight bind nsr brake

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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V512 EMO is a 1999 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 V512 EMO, 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 V512 EMO registered?

V512 EMO is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V512 EMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V512 EMO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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