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V73 ETC

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,475 mi
Last recorded135,475 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV73 ETC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 135,475 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 121,947 miles

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2010 114,522 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

air bag light on

power steering pipes heavily corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2010 114,501 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

air bag light on

power steering pipes heavily corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2007 111,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 111,068 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 101,392 miles

slight uneaven wear to offside front tyre

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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V73 ETC is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 V73 ETC, 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 V73 ETC registered?

V73 ETC is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 10 September 1999.

Is V73 ETC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V73 ETC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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