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V871 YFW

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,343 mi
Last recorded56,343 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 56,343 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 56,343 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 54,379 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 51,981 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 49,783 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 47,499 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 47,499 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2013 45,001 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 45,001 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 42,359 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 41,501 miles

both wipers worn

passenger outer tyre wall perished

Pass 5 Oct 2009 38,924 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 35,339 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 32,515 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 30,262 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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V871 YFW is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V871 YFW, 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 YFW registered?

V871 YFW is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 18 October 1999.

Is V871 YFW safe to buy?

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