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V522 HLD

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

155,233 mi
Last recorded155,233 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV522 HLD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2013 155,233 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 139,696 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 130,774 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 120,183 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 120,183 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 109,726 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 107,774 miles

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

Has slight movment in N/S/F top strut.

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 103,915 miles

Crack in offside headlamp lens

Not all high-level brake lamp bulbs are working

Oil leak

Power steering fluid leak

Pass 23 Jan 2007 99,375 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Not all high-level stop lamp bulbs are working.

Offside headlamp glass is stonechipped.

Pass 28 Jan 2006 94,938 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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V522 HLD is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 V522 HLD, 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 V522 HLD registered?

V522 HLD is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 December 1999.

Is V522 HLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V522 HLD shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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