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V550 PTW

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,378 mi
Last recorded122,378 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV550 PTW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2012 122,378 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre slightly mis-shaped

Pass 16 Mar 2012 122,378 miles

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

n/s/r tyre slightly mis-shaped

Pass 5 Mar 2011 113,012 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 95,724 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Mar 2010 95,724 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 84,496 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 84,496 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 81,027 miles

front discs lipped

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Feb 2007 77,672 miles

self tapper screw in o/s rear tyre tread

Pass 15 Feb 2006 74,196 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 74,085 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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V550 PTW is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V550 PTW, 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

How do I check the history of V550 PTW?

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What year was V550 PTW registered?

V550 PTW is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 4 November 1999.

Is V550 PTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V550 PTW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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