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V788 HKU

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,932 mi
Last recorded112,932 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV788 HKU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 112,932 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 93,522 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 84,534 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 84,534 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 78,369 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Front tyres worn,perished and split

Rear tyres perished and split

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 5 Nov 2012 78,369 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front tyres worn,perished and split

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear tyres perished and split

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Nov 2011 75,207 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 75,207 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2011 75,193 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 71,018 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 65,845 miles

airbag light on

centre exhaust pipe bracket broken but secure

rear axle bushes split

Pass 3 Apr 2008 61,322 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 55,448 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 48,697 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 48,697 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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V788 HKU is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V788 HKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V788 HKU registered?

V788 HKU is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V788 HKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V788 HKU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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