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V91 ETC

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,394 mi
Last recorded141,394 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV91 ETC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 141,394 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 136,643 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 136,643 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 136,627 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2013 136,619 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 132,418 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 132,418 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 127,552 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2011 127,550 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 114,455 miles

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

SLIGHTR PLAY IN N/S TRACKROD

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

three L,E,D,LIGHTS OUT ON HI-LEVEL BRAKE LAMP

Fail 19 Jan 2009 94,545 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 94,545 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 72,277 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 51,697 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 51,697 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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V91 ETC is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V91 ETC, 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 V91 ETC registered?

V91 ETC is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 18 September 1999.

Is V91 ETC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V91 ETC shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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