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V770 ECC

1999 Audi A3

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,909 mi
Last recorded90,909 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV770 ECC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 90,909 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 90,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 85,519 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 85,519 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 78,236 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 78,236 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 74,505 miles

radiator leaking

Fail 13 Aug 2012 74,505 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

radiator leaking

Pass 24 Aug 2011 71,107 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 67,121 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 61,733 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 56,333 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 56,333 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 48,307 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 41,104 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 41,104 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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V770 ECC is a 1999 Audi A3 in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V770 ECC, 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 V770 ECC registered?

V770 ECC is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V770 ECC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V770 ECC shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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