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V552 MDL

1999 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

174,719 mi
Last recorded174,719 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV552 MDL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 174,719 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf and nsf wisbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 174,003 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 172,881 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 167,391 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 159,056 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 156,760 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 153,417 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 151,696 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 151,696 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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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V552 MDL is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V552 MDL, 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 V552 MDL registered?

V552 MDL is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V552 MDL safe to buy?

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