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V947 YVL

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,661 mi
Last recorded138,661 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV947 YVL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2013 138,661 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 138,661 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 138,648 miles

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

airbag light on

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

power steering pump damp

several oil leaks on engine

Pass 31 Jan 2012 132,785 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 132,785 miles

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

airbag warning light on.

Pass 7 Jan 2011 123,422 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 109,532 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 98,767 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 91,210 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 82,923 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 82,905 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 69,735 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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V947 YVL is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V947 YVL, 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 V947 YVL registered?

V947 YVL is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 18 November 1999.

Is V947 YVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V947 YVL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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