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V953 SRP

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,063 mi
Last recorded116,063 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV953 SRP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2013 116,063 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery lamp is on and battery is insecure

both rear brake discs are pitted

part of the exhaust system is deteriorated and centre mounting is loose

Fail 21 Jan 2013 116,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery lamp is on and battery is insecure

both rear brake discs are pitted

part of the exhaust system is deteriorated and centre mounting is loose

Pass 8 Feb 2010 115,217 miles

Corrosion evedent at ferrules on power steering pipes.

Offside rear tyre begginning to crack. Both front tyres showing edge wear.

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Feb 2010 115,217 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Corrosion evedent at ferrules on power steering pipes.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear tyre begginning to crack. Both front tyres showing edge wear.

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Feb 2009 111,099 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 111,099 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 104,228 miles

offside front indicator damaged but operation not impaired

Pass 28 Sep 2006 96,680 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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V953 SRP is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V953 SRP, 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 V953 SRP registered?

V953 SRP is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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