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V744 FEN

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,914 mi
Last recorded109,914 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV744 FEN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 109,914 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 105,011 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both front and rear discs worn

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in Nearside front inner steering arm

Pass 24 Nov 2011 104,233 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Slight play in nsf steering arm

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 90,609 miles

advise brake disc corroded !!

air bag warning light on!!

both front lower arms rear bushes slightly worn

Fail 21 Oct 2010 90,609 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise brake disc corroded !!

air bag warning light on!!

both front lower arms rear bushes slightly worn

Pass 15 Oct 2009 80,110 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 80,110 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

n/s/ door mirror glass cracked but view ok

Pass 30 Oct 2008 70,257 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 70,257 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 62,356 miles

unable to test off side rear seat belt

Pass 7 Nov 2006 56,612 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 56,531 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 49,508 miles

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

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

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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V744 FEN is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V744 FEN, 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 V744 FEN registered?

V744 FEN is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 24 December 1999.

Is V744 FEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V744 FEN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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