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V968 ETC

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

68,041 mi
Last recorded68,041 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV968 ETC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 68,041 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 66,854 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside and offside front upper strut mounts worn

Pass 27 Sep 2022 65,990 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 65,217 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 64,764 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

centre exhaust mount detached

Pass 19 Sep 2019 64,149 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

centre exhaust mount deteriorated

foot pedal slight travel present

Pass 10 Sep 2018 62,887 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

centre exhaust mount detached

Pass 20 Sep 2017 61,541 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 59,884 miles

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

centre exhaust mount detached

n/s and o/s front wishbone rear bushes worn and perished

Pass 23 Sep 2015 58,299 miles

centre exhaust mount detached

n/s and o/s front wishbone rear bushes worn and perished

Pass 18 Sep 2014 55,957 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

centre exhaust mount detached

front brake discs corroded

o/s rear tyre close to wear markers

Pass 1 Oct 2013 54,272 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 52,722 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 51,256 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 49,380 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 46,969 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 44,746 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 42,700 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 39,929 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 37,044 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 37,026 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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V968 ETC is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 V968 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V968 ETC registered?

V968 ETC is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V968 ETC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V968 ETC shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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