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V791 SUD

1999 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

154,364 mi
Last recorded154,364 miles
Recorded on14 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV791 SUD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2016 154,364 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 149,931 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 149,931 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 143,105 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

fuel tank straps rusty

Pass 19 Mar 2012 133,283 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel tank straps rusty

rear brake discs corroded slightly

slight scoring on front brake discs

Pass 10 Jul 2010 122,032 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 121,045 miles

slight free play in syeering

unable to acess center rear seat belt

Pass 7 Jun 2007 115,287 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 115,281 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

both front inner cvboot leaking grease on clip

both rear suspension beam bushes peeling

o/s/r coils spring corroded

stone chip front screen

Pass 5 Jun 2006 106,270 miles

all tyres worn, fronts worst.

Fail 1 Jun 2006 106,267 miles

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

both front tyres badly worn

underside of vehicle and tyres in a dirty farmyard type state probably caused by cows and horses. † † † † † † † † † † †

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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V791 SUD is a 1999 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 V791 SUD, 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 V791 SUD registered?

V791 SUD is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 21 October 1999.

Is V791 SUD safe to buy?

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