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V903 FBP

1999 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

86,443 mi
Last recorded86,443 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV903 FBP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 86,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 83,866 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 76,175 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 76,173 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 72,280 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 72,274 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2020 72,255 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2019 72,223 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2018 72,200 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2017 71,985 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2016 71,591 miles

Centre exhaust mount fractured

Pass 5 Aug 2015 70,803 miles

all tyres slightly perished on outer shoulders

Pass 30 Jul 2014 70,022 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

all tyres perrished on outer shoulders

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 69,167 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all tyres perrished on outter shoulders

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 66,672 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 66,672 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 65,165 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 63,721 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 61,472 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 59,042 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 59,042 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside handbrake operating lever not returning to stop.

Offside inner drive shaft gaiter insecure.

Pass 13 Aug 2007 54,791 miles

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 49,135 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 49,135 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Aug 2005 43,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 43,522 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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V903 FBP is a 1999 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 V903 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 V903 FBP registered?

V903 FBP is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 2 September 1999.

Is V903 FBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V903 FBP shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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