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V779 EBA

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,245 mi
Last recorded115,245 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV779 EBA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2011 115,245 miles

N/S/R tyre perished

O/S/R tyre has slight cut on outer wall

Fail 8 Sep 2011 115,245 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

N/S/R tyre perished

O/S/R tyre has slight cut on outer wall

Fail 16 Aug 2011 114,871 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

damage to bodywork

engine smokes badly

knock heard from nsf lower arm front bush but no physical play found on test

ns front lower arm rear bush split

Pass 9 Sep 2010 107,478 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 107,478 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 80,740 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 74,266 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 66,401 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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V779 EBA is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 V779 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 V779 EBA registered?

V779 EBA is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 8 December 1999.

Is V779 EBA safe to buy?

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