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V917 FSC

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

218,284 mi
Last recorded218,284 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV917 FSC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2017 218,284 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 206,041 miles

tyres are slightly perished

Pass 2 Oct 2014 197,851 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Fail 2 Oct 2014 197,851 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 17 Oct 2013 183,464 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Oct 2013 183,464 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2012 172,460 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 157,646 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 157,646 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 144,530 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2010 144,527 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs slightly worn

slight inbalance in front brakes of 8%

Pass 20 Oct 2009 128,607 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 111,787 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 100,805 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 88,135 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 88,135 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

ADVISE FRONT DISCS WHEN PADS NEXT RUN OUT

ADVISE REAR DISCS WHEN PADS RUN OUT.

FRONT NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO SEPERATE.

N/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER STARTING TO LEAK.

Pass 18 Oct 2005 76,014 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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V917 FSC is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V917 FSC, 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 V917 FSC registered?

V917 FSC is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 5 November 1999.

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