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V775 EBA

1999 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

206,472 mi
Last recorded206,472 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV775 EBA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 206,472 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 182,432 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 168,015 miles

rear discs in poor condition

Fail 21 Jun 2014 168,015 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 25 Jun 2013 136,007 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 124,527 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 116,999 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 111,625 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 105,777 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 105,766 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 100,854 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 92,233 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 86,909 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 86,909 miles

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)

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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V775 EBA is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V775 EBA, 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 V775 EBA registered?

V775 EBA is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 30 November 1999.

Is V775 EBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V775 EBA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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