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V969 SBD

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,620 mi
Last recorded118,620 miles
Recorded on11 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV969 SBD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2012 118,620 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 115,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

drivers side front accident damage

Pass 14 May 2011 115,276 miles

drivers side front accident damage

Pass 22 Apr 2010 108,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 98,544 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 98,544 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 89,892 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 81,021 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 75,217 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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V969 SBD is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V969 SBD, 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 V969 SBD registered?

V969 SBD is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 6 September 1999.

Is V969 SBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V969 SBD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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