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V788 TUD

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

165,564 mi
Last recorded165,564 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV788 TUD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2014 165,564 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 159,059 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 158,714 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 151,143 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 151,143 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 144,352 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 137,998 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 132,147 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 127,514 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 116,740 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 105,811 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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V788 TUD is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V788 TUD, 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 TUD registered?

V788 TUD is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 19 October 1999.

Is V788 TUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V788 TUD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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