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V882 XFW

1999 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

107,193 mi
Last recorded107,193 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV882 XFW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 107,193 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 107,193 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2019 96,733 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 May 2019 96,714 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Jun 2018 86,466 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 May 2018 86,464 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To Caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2017 79,299 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust joint rear and centre (7.1.2)

Exhaust joints heavily corroded

Fail 26 May 2017 79,299 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust joint rear and centre (7.1.2)

Exhaust joints heavily corroded

Pass 16 May 2016 75,967 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 73,960 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 71,653 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 28 May 2013 69,013 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 May 2013 69,013 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 66,140 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air bag light on.

corrosion on rear brake discs.

slight corrosion on front brake discs.

Fail 2 Jun 2012 66,140 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air bag light on.

corrosion on rear brake discs.

slight corrosion on front brake discs.

Pass 11 May 2011 63,027 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 58,955 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 56,195 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 56,124 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 53,960 miles

slight exhaust blow on front pipe

slight wear in wish bone bushes

Pass 2 Jun 2007 51,783 miles

corrosion O/S front brake disc slight 20% out of ballance car road tested and no brake pull

front indicator slightly white

radiator leak

rear NO plate slight damage

Pass 20 May 2006 50,202 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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V882 XFW is a 1999 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 V882 XFW, 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 V882 XFW registered?

V882 XFW is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 24 November 1999.

Is V882 XFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V882 XFW shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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