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V976 ETC

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,845 mi
Last recorded167,845 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV976 ETC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 167,845 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

different size tyres front and rear axles

slight blow front joint of exhaust

Pass 9 Mar 2016 162,173 miles

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

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

slight play in o/s/f rack arm

Pass 2 Mar 2015 150,280 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 142,620 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 142,620 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 134,715 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Mar 2013 134,679 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front registration plate shows damage

near side rear suspension coil spring is incomplete.

near siode front position lamp is "dim"

off and near side front wiper blade rubbers are extensivly deteriorated.

off side front headlamp glass shows damage and the unit itself shows condensation.

off side front suspesnion coil spring is incomplete.

off side rear suspension coil spring is incomplete.

various light sources at the rear upper stop lamp are inoperative.

Pass 3 Mar 2012 129,450 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 119,031 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 110,121 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 110,121 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 174,848 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 159,029 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 139,913 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 123,197 miles

centre exhaust slight blow

nsf tyre wearing on inside edge osf tyre wearing on outside edge

osf shock slight leak

osr tyre worn on outside edge

osr,nsr tyres perished and cracked

stone chips to windscreen

Fail 20 Mar 2006 123,197 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

centre exhaust slight blow

nsf tyre wearing on inside edge osf tyre wearing on outside edge

osf shock slight leak

osr tyre worn on outside edge

osr,nsr tyres perished and cracked

stone chips to windscreen

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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V976 ETC is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 V976 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 V976 ETC registered?

V976 ETC is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V976 ETC safe to buy?

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