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V749 JGW

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,921 mi
Last recorded68,921 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2009
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV749 JGW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2009 68,921 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 63,081 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 63,081 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 54,463 miles

o/side front headlamp has damp on inside of the glass. (still readible on headlamp tester)

Fail 26 Sep 2007 54,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

o/side front headlamp has damp on inside of the glass. (still readible on headlamp tester)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 47,461 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 42,172 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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V749 JGW is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc 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 V749 JGW, 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 V749 JGW registered?

V749 JGW is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is V749 JGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V749 JGW 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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