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V980 FPA

1999 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

181,354 mi
Last recorded181,354 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV980 FPA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 181,354 miles

rear brake hose ferruels rusting

Fail 22 Nov 2017 181,343 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear brake hose ferruels rusting

Pass 22 Nov 2016 174,289 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 174,289 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 167,086 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 158,766 miles

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

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

advise corrosion on front discs

advise corrosion on rear axle

advise slight binde on off side rear

Pass 2 Dec 2013 150,999 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 137,090 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 137,082 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 119,243 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 23 Nov 2011 119,243 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 97,794 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 96,086 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 96,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Aug 2010 95,363 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear axle bushes perrished no excessive movement

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2009 89,219 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 89,075 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 82,365 miles

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

Oil leak

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

n/s/f sill has been crushed/damaged not weakening the structure but possibly allowing corrosion to start

Pass 31 Aug 2007 72,220 miles

slight leak from radiator

weld on centre exhaust broken

Pass 7 Sep 2006 59,881 miles

weld on centre exhaust broken

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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V980 FPA is a 1999 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V980 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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V980 FPA is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 12 October 1999.

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