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V616 FAE

1999 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

73,616 mi
Last recorded73,616 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV616 FAE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2025 73,616 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 72,939 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 68,388 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 66,455 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 64,555 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 62,345 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 62,343 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 59,560 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Dec 2017 56,761 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2017 56,761 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 53,922 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 50,827 miles

coil spring corroded both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2014 48,067 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 45,281 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Dec 2013 45,277 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 42,255 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 38,909 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 36,263 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 36,263 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 32,860 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 29,324 miles

both front tyres getting low

both rear axle bushes splitting slightly

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 17 Dec 2007 25,548 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 25,546 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 22,241 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 18,884 miles

front wipers slightly smeary

rear tyers wearing unevenly and down to 2mm on edges

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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V616 FAE is a 1999 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 V616 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V616 FAE registered?

V616 FAE is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 9 December 1999.

Is V616 FAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V616 FAE shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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