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V809 SWT

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,311 mi
Last recorded111,311 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV809 SWT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2016 111,311 miles

Rear no tow bar fitted

engine not idling

Front oil dip stick broken

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

Nearside Rear tyre slight bulged on wall

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

Fail 31 Dec 2015 111,311 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' on wind screen strip (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front oil dip stick broken

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

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

Rear no tow bar fitted

engine not idling

Pass 27 Jan 2014 109,401 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 109,394 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 105,862 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 105,857 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

both rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 1 Oct 2011 97,985 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 997,485 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2010 95,712 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 95,712 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 94,480 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 90,824 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 90,824 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 82,325 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 76,244 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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V809 SWT is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V809 SWT, 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 V809 SWT registered?

V809 SWT is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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