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V907 FPA

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

160,493 mi
Last recorded160,493 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV907 FPA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2014 160,493 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 160,417 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.3a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 May 2013 143,709 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in offside inner steering rack joint

Fail 27 Apr 2013 143,707 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 23 Apr 2012 137,603 miles

exhaust mount broken off of centre exhaust section

offside cv boot leaking grease

Pass 2 Dec 2010 125,113 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 125,113 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 116,516 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 102,926 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 102,926 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 92,329 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2007 92,329 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 85,321 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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V907 FPA is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V907 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 V907 FPA registered?

V907 FPA is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V907 FPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V907 FPA shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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