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V567 FAE

1999 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,690 mi
Last recorded165,690 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV567 FAE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2014 165,690 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 157,452 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 147,221 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 147,199 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 139,982 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 130,187 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 120,526 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 112,181 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 112,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 101,359 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 101,359 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 92,121 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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V567 FAE is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V567 FAE, 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 V567 FAE registered?

V567 FAE is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 15 December 1999.

Is V567 FAE safe to buy?

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