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V808 FNA

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

160,640 mi
Last recorded160,640 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV808 FNA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 160,640 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 May 2015 159,138 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front 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)

coolant low

rear exhaust tail pipe deteriorating

Pass 10 Feb 2014 152,278 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 130,565 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2013 130,565 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2012 116,447 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2012 116,391 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Engine under tray hanging low

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)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 4,124 miles

brake discs corroded

headlight damaged not affecting beam pattern

Pass 27 Feb 2010 94,185 miles

Oil leak

under tray loose

Pass 20 Feb 2009 80,742 miles

Oil leak on engine creating drips of oil, engine oil level overfull

Weld broken on exhaust centre section but exhaust still being supported

Fail 20 Feb 2009 80,742 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Oil leak on engine creating drips of oil, engine oil level overfull

Weld broken on exhaust centre section but exhaust still being supported

Pass 21 Feb 2008 63,511 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 63,511 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

all other tyres low

centre exhaust mount weld broken

corrosion on rear discs

oil top up

Pass 15 Feb 2007
Pass 21 Dec 2006 46,995 miles

Rear discs slighty worn

Speed gauge not in good working order

Fail 19 Dec 2006 46,995 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear discs worn

speed gauge not in good working order

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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V808 FNA is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V808 FNA, 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 V808 FNA registered?

V808 FNA is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 25 November 1999.

Is V808 FNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V808 FNA shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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