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V963 FPA

1999 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,566 mi
Last recorded127,566 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV963 FPA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2011 127,566 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 127,566 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 125,082 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 125,082 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear brake discs badly pitted

Pass 26 Nov 2009 117,995 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

temperature gauge does not work

Pass 19 Nov 2008 114,418 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 100,708 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 86,787 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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V963 FPA is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V963 FPA, 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 V963 FPA registered?

V963 FPA is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 2 December 1999.

Is V963 FPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V963 FPA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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