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V701 NDS

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,475 mi
Last recorded134,475 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV701 NDS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2012 134,475 miles

all road tyres worn

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 10 Jan 2011 125,899 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 123,587 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 120,610 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Jan 2009 120,610 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 7 Jan 2008 110,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front lower wishbone rear bushes splitting

rear pads over half worn

unable to fully test both rear outer seatbelts due to child seats fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2008 110,194 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front lower wishbone rear bushes splitting

rear pads over half worn

unable to fully test both rear outer seatbelts due to child seats fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2007 91,295 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2005 79,343 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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V701 NDS is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V701 NDS, 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 V701 NDS registered?

V701 NDS is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 26 November 1999.

Is V701 NDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V701 NDS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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