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V890 FBP

1999 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,505 mi
Last recorded109,505 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV890 FBP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 109,505 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 102,500 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

brake wear light on advised to get checked / Brake fluid not visable

oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2015 90,070 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear to centre exhaust join corroded

Fail 29 Dec 2015 90,070 miles

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

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

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

Brake pad warning light on

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear to centre exhaust join corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2014 81,085 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 81,085 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 76,700 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 76,700 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 73,739 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 71,153 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 71,153 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 67,404 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 61,480 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 61,480 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 61,456 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 56,839 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 51,248 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 45,908 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 45,908 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 39,783 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 39,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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V890 FBP is a 1999 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V890 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 V890 FBP registered?

V890 FBP is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 22 November 1999.

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