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V903 FPA

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

120,786 mi
Last recorded120,786 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV903 FPA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2012 120,786 miles

front and rear discs corroded

front pads worn low

play noted to nearside front track rod inner ball joint

Pass 21 Feb 2011 115,767 miles

front discs corroded

rear discs slightly worn

slight leak from gearbox oil

Fail 14 Feb 2011 115,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front discs corroded

rear discs slightly worn

slight leak from gearbox oil

Pass 16 Feb 2010 106,501 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 106,499 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2010 106,464 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 96,995 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 83,867 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 83,867 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 74,469 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 74,469 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s/r foot and handbrake readings low

n/s/r slight brake bind

Pass 4 Jan 2006 66,148 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 66,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 FPA is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 V903 FPA, 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 FPA registered?

V903 FPA is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 9 September 1999.

Is V903 FPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V903 FPA shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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