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V794 FSC

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,880 mi
Last recorded121,880 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV794 FSC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2016 121,880 miles

Oil leak ()

front discs are slightly worn

slight play in n/s front wheel bearing

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Dec 2016 121,880 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

front discs are slightly worn

slight play in n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 10 Dec 2015 111,579 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

oil leak

slight play rack ends

Fail 10 Dec 2015 111,579 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

slight play rack ends

Pass 9 Dec 2014 99,870 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 95,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 95,978 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 89,926 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

rear discs are pitted

Pass 21 Dec 2011 81,652 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

both rear wheels are stiff when rotated by hand

Fail 21 Dec 2011 81,652 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

both rear wheels are stiff when rotated by hand

Pass 30 Dec 2010 75,570 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 70,162 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 70,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 65,594 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 58,178 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 48,588 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 48,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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V794 FSC is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V794 FSC, 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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V794 FSC is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 5 October 1999.

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