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V720 XDO

1999 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

212,597 mi
Last recorded212,597 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV720 XDO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 212,597 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 212,587 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 206,973 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 206,973 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 197,538 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Nov 2014 197,538 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 190,288 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 190,288 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 185,034 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 185,034 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 180,180 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 180,180 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 171,192 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 171,192 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 158,589 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 158,589 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 147,823 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Oct 2008 147,822 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 124,923 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 118,001 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 117,999 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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V720 XDO is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 V720 XDO, 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 V720 XDO registered?

V720 XDO is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 18 September 1999.

Is V720 XDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V720 XDO shows 21 tests with a 52.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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