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V962 SRP

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

15,567 mi
Last recorded15,567 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2010
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV962 SRP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2010 15,567 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 140,133 miles

NSF steerinr rack has got slight play in it. OSR handbrake performance is low.

OSR seatbelt is not locking on the inertia reel.

Fail 27 Jul 2009 140,133 miles

NSF steerinr rack has got slight play in it. OSR handbrake performance is low.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OSR seatbelt is not locking on the inertia reel.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 121,819 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 121,714 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OSF anti roll bar has been rubbing against the driveshaft. Suspension has been lowered. The bar is not hitting the driveshaft during the test.

OSR seatbelt is not locking when the belt is pulled out. OSR inner wheel rim is buckled. NSR tyre inside edge is close to limit.

Pass 3 Jul 2007 108,784 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 108,755 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 97,571 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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V962 SRP is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue 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 V962 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 V962 SRP registered?

V962 SRP is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V962 SRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V962 SRP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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