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V899 FBP

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,952 mi
Last recorded108,952 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV899 FBP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 108,952 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 104,076 miles

Oil leak

rear reg deteriorated

Fail 26 Jun 2014 104,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 98,731 miles

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

brake pedal rubber perishing

nearside front tyre warn outer edge

offside & nearside front lower arm rear bushes perishing

offside front tyre wearing edges

offside front wheel bearing slight play

slight movement in stering rack inner arms

Fail 27 Jun 2013 98,730 miles

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

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

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber perishing

nearside front tyre warn outer edge

offside & nearside front lower arm rear bushes perishing

offside front tyre wearing edges

offside front wheel bearing slight play

slight movement in stering rack inner arms

Pass 16 Jul 2012 43,231 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 93,231 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 87,693 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 80,363 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2009 72,999 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 64,836 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 57,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 52,614 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 47,985 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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V899 FBP is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V899 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V899 FBP registered?

V899 FBP is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 22 September 1999.

Is V899 FBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V899 FBP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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