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V881 FBP

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

183,873 mi
Last recorded183,873 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV881 FBP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 183,873 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

lower windscreen has a crack but not in drivers line of sight[it may worsen though].

Pass 11 Oct 2016 176,460 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 168,129 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 168,051 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tailpipe missing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner bush (front) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 161,522 miles

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

centre exhaust support broken/corroded but still supported ok.

Fail 30 Sep 2014 161,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

centre exhaust support broken/corroded but still supports.

Pass 26 Apr 2013 152,484 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 152,484 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 147,405 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 142,183 miles

light corrosion on o/s front brake disc.

Fail 2 Mar 2011 142,183 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

light corrosion on o/s front brake disc.

Pass 6 Mar 2010 135,670 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2010 135,670 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 124,626 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 111,472 miles

ALL TYRES CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

REAR NUMBER PLATE POOR CONDITION

Pass 7 Mar 2008 111,472 miles

ALL TYRES CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Nail in offside front tyre

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

REAR NUMBER PLATE POOR CONDITION

Pass 15 May 2007 103,957 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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V881 FBP is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 V881 FBP, 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 V881 FBP registered?

V881 FBP is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is V881 FBP safe to buy?

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