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V785 GAB

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,550 mi
Last recorded93,550 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV785 GAB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2015 93,550 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 5 Aug 2014 90,018 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 86,353 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front number plate damaged

Pass 10 Aug 2012 83,522 miles

Coolant leak

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 80,690 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 80,690 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 78,709 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 78,709 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 76,753 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 72,063 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 66,558 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 66,558 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 60,525 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 52,036 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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V785 GAB is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol 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 V785 GAB, 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 V785 GAB registered?

V785 GAB is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 13 September 1999.

Is V785 GAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V785 GAB 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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