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V979 FPA

1999 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

141,192 mi
Last recorded141,192 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV979 FPA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 141,192 miles

front discs lipped inside edge

front flexy hoses slightly perrished

front indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

front to rear brake pipes and rear pipes lightly corroded

rear exhaust box has several minor blows

rear no plate added but readable

screen cracked but not in drivers sweep

Pass 16 Nov 2016 131,465 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

under tray damaged and insecure

Fail 11 Nov 2016 131,302 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

under tray damaged and insecure

Pass 12 Nov 2015 122,933 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 11 Nov 2014 113,012 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 113,012 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 102,328 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 93,470 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 87,269 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 64,822 miles

all four brake discs lightly corroded due to inactivity.

Fail 26 Jan 2011 64,818 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all four brake discs lightly corroded due to inactivity.

Pass 23 Apr 2010 61,645 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 56,551 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 56,551 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 52,152 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 47,961 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 44,242 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 FPA is a 1999 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 V979 FPA registered?

V979 FPA is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 12 October 1999.

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