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V745 EAN

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

147,173 mi
Last recorded147,173 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV745 EAN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 147,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 147,119 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 144,870 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 143,381 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 138,916 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 132,065 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 126,415 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 119,703 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 116,219 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 116,219 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 107,575 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 96,695 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 90,733 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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V745 EAN 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 84.6%.

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 V745 EAN, 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 V745 EAN registered?

V745 EAN is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V745 EAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V745 EAN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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