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V827 VRP

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,155 mi
Last recorded133,155 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV827 VRP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 133,155 miles

front reg plate delaminated

Pass 19 Sep 2016 123,425 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 123,245 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 114,899 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f wiper ends split

Pass 9 Oct 2013 110,231 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 105,686 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 100,707 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 96,560 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 87,982 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 87,982 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 78,386 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 70,815 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 63,270 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 58,400 miles

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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V827 VRP is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V827 VRP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V827 VRP registered?

V827 VRP is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 23 October 1999.

Is V827 VRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V827 VRP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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