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V97 HLB

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,919 mi
Last recorded47,919 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV97 HLB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 47,919 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front and rear suspension corrosion apparant

Fail 19 Sep 2017 47,919 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front and rear suspension corrosion apparant

Pass 14 Sep 2016 47,106 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 46,569 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 45,863 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 44,563 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 44,563 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 42,303 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 39,907 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 38,295 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 35,264 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 33,280 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 33,278 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 31,347 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 28,889 miles

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

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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V97 HLB is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V97 HLB, 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 V97 HLB registered?

V97 HLB is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 22 October 1999.

Is V97 HLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V97 HLB shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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