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V979 ETC

1999 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

83,726 mi
Last recorded83,726 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV979 ETC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 83,726 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 78,762 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 74,824 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 68,883 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 63,173 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 63,173 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 58,593 miles

Damage to N/S seal.

Lite perishing on O/S/R tyre.

Pass 28 Apr 2010 54,671 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 51,064 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)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 46,512 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 46,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 42,296 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 37,331 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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V979 ETC is a 1999 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 V979 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

How do I check the history of V979 ETC?

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What year was V979 ETC registered?

V979 ETC is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V979 ETC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V979 ETC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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