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V801 PHJ

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,176 mi
Last recorded146,176 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV801 PHJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2015 146,176 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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

gearbox oil leak.

Fail 18 Jun 2015 146,176 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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

gearbox oil leak.

Pass 7 Jun 2014 138,899 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 131,938 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 131,895 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 123,147 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 119,126 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 106,931 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2008 106,929 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V801 PHJ is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V801 PHJ, 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 V801 PHJ registered?

V801 PHJ is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 13 September 1999.

Is V801 PHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V801 PHJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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