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V782 HDU

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

183,501 mi
Last recorded183,501 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV782 HDU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 183,501 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

exhaust rusty

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 6 Nov 2015 180,883 miles

205/55R16

NEEDS ALIGNMENT

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON BOTH SHOULDERS (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INNER SHOULDER (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 180,861 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

205/55R16

NEEDS ALIGNMENT

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON BOTH SHOULDERS (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INNER SHOULDER (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 177,278 miles

SERVICE LAMP ON ?

Spare tyre defective

Fail 4 Nov 2014 177,247 miles

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

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

SERVICE LAMP ON ?

Pass 7 Nov 2013 173,075 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 173,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 169,326 miles

250/55VR16

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC CORRODED

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 165,842 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 165,826 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

205/55VR16

EXHAUST MIDDLE BRACKET BROKEN

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC BADLY CORRODED

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 159,436 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 152,456 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 140,795 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2008 140,795 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 125,513 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2006 115,332 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

centre exhaust braket broken

Pass 7 Dec 2005 109,436 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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V782 HDU is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V782 HDU, 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 V782 HDU registered?

V782 HDU is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 16 December 1999.

Is V782 HDU safe to buy?

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