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V790 PPU

1999 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,451 mi
Last recorded178,451 miles
Recorded on8 May 2010
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV790 PPU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2010 178,451 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

play both side front steeing tie rod bars

Pass 7 May 2009 154,715 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front registraion plate cracked

Fail 6 May 2009 154,665 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective

airbag warning lamp on

brake pedal anti slip device worn on edge

front registration plate cracked

slight play in nearside front steering arm

Pass 13 May 2008 135,113 miles

advise nearside headlight cracked

advise slight play nearside inner track rod end

Pass 3 Apr 2007 109,524 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 109,506 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2006 80,300 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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V790 PPU is a 1999 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V790 PPU, 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 V790 PPU registered?

V790 PPU is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V790 PPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V790 PPU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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