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V543 AAN

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

153,857 mi
Last recorded153,857 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV543 AAN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2018 153,857 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive from turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 140,604 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Aug 2016 135,882 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 126,600 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 121,819 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 121,819 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 113,846 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 106,007 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 96,406 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 83,172 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 75,710 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 67,936 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 53,944 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 42,300 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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V543 AAN is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 V543 AAN, 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 V543 AAN registered?

V543 AAN is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 12 November 1999.

Is V543 AAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V543 AAN shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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