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V908 FBP

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

100,765 mi
Last recorded100,765 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2021
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV908 FBP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2021 100,765 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 100,758 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 92,697 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 92,692 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 86,586 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 86,586 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 78,792 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 78,788 miles

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 69,104 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front flexible brake hoses perished

both front lower arm rear bushes split and perished but no excessive movement

front brake disc's worn

offside rear tyre heavily perished in tread

power steering pump and pipes damp

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 17 Nov 2016 68,822 miles

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)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front flexible brake hoses perished

both front lower arm rear bushes split and perished but no excessive movement

front brake disc's worn

offside rear tyre heavily perished in tread

power steering pump and pipes damp

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 10 Nov 2015 61,562 miles

centre exhaust mount broken - system is still adequately supported

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

sump plug glued in with sealant

Pass 25 Nov 2014 54,359 miles

both sides rear suspension mounting bushes worn with slight play

Pass 3 Dec 2013 47,788 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 41,349 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 39,736 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 37,388 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 35,637 miles

Nearside front wiper rubber splitting at ends.

Pass 2 Feb 2009 33,415 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL DAMAGED.

REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DETERIORATE.

Pass 20 Feb 2008 31,604 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 29,081 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 26,892 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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V908 FBP is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 V908 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 V908 FBP registered?

V908 FBP is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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