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V871 HBO

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

98,914 mi
Last recorded98,914 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV871 HBO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2016 98,914 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres deteriorated and cracking

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Central High viz brake light not working

Pass 23 Nov 2015 90,370 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 90,370 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 87,328 miles

'SERVICE' warning shows

Nearside front tyre outer edge worn

Offside front brake caliper bleed-nipple corroded

Slight play- nearside steering/track rod

Spare tyre flat

Fail 19 Nov 2014 87,328 miles

'SERVICE' warning shows

Nearside front tyre outer edge worn

Offside front brake caliper bleed-nipple corroded

Slight play- nearside steering/track rod

Spare tyre flat

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 84,331 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 79,940 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 79,940 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 76,630 miles

50% of hi-level stop light inop (borderline pass/fail)

Front wishbones back-bushes seperating

Nearside wiper blade too long, fouls bodywork

Rear footbrakes 'imballance'

Wiper blades splitting at ends

Fail 6 Jul 2011 76,630 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

50% of hi-level stop light inop (borderline pass/fail)

Front wishbones back-bushes seperating

Nearside wiper blade too long, fouls bodywork

Rear footbrakes 'imballance'

Wiper blades splitting at ends

Pass 2 Jul 2010 72,752 miles

centre exhaust mounting detatched

Fail 1 Jul 2010 72,729 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust mounting detatched

Pass 6 Jan 2009 60,143 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 54,594 miles

advise flat spots o/s/r tyre

Fail 13 Nov 2006 42,991 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 42,991 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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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V871 HBO is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 V871 HBO, 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 V871 HBO registered?

V871 HBO is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 25 October 1999.

Is V871 HBO safe to buy?

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