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V711 SWL

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,325 mi
Last recorded171,325 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV711 SWL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2013 171,325 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Sep 2013 171,325 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 163,650 miles

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perishing.

Pass 12 Sep 2011 161,270 miles

perishing to o/s/r tyre

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

corrosion to front brake discs

n/s/f seat belt stalk cover missing

strong advise perishing to n/s/r tyre

Fail 9 Sep 2011 161,220 miles

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

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

corrosion to front brake discs

n/s/f seat belt stalk cover missing

perishing to o/s/r tyre

strong advise perishing to n/s/r tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2010 156,611 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 156,462 miles

Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

cover missing from n/s/f seat belt stalk

perishing to n/s/r tyre

security to n/s/f outer cv gaitor

wear to front brake discs

Pass 29 Aug 2009 150,720 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 150,686 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 144,290 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 137,416 miles

chipped screen

osf tyre wall perished

Pass 19 Aug 2006 124,051 miles

slight play front top suspension mounts

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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V711 SWL is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V711 SWL, 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 V711 SWL registered?

V711 SWL is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V711 SWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V711 SWL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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