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V573 PDU

1999 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

47,580 mi
Last recorded47,580 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV573 PDU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2012 47,580 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 47,580 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2011 45,621 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 45,621 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 43,301 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 43,301 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 40,374 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 37,504 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 34,940 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 34,940 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 29,585 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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V573 PDU is a 1999 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,595cc 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 V573 PDU, 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 V573 PDU registered?

V573 PDU is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 10 December 1999.

Is V573 PDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V573 PDU 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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