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V686 FVU

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,407 mi
Last recorded34,407 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2009
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV686 FVU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2009 34,407 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 27,701 miles

Slight play in rack

Pass 25 May 2007 24,756 miles

ESP light on

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

airbag light on

Fail 11 Apr 2007 24,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre sidewall has muliple damage close to limits

offside front tyre pressure appears to be low

sill sectionn has extensive repair and sill cover fitted nearside front

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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V686 FVU is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 V686 FVU, 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 V686 FVU registered?

V686 FVU is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 17 December 1999.

Is V686 FVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V686 FVU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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