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W284 GAG

1999 Audi A3

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,528 mi
Last recorded86,528 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW284 GAG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 86,528 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear brake pads sticking slightly in carriers

Pass 15 Feb 2020 83,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 78,833 miles

advanced wear in both front top suspension mounts

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 16 Feb 2019 78,833 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

advanced wear in both front top suspension mounts

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Feb 2018 75,427 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 75,427 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Feb 2017 71,002 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2017 70,876 miles

Nearside Front Tie arm has slight play

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2016 67,529 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Nearside Front Inner tie rod ball joint has slight play.

Pass 17 Jul 2015 63,882 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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W284 GAG is a 1999 Audi A3 in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 W284 GAG, 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 W284 GAG registered?

W284 GAG is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is W284 GAG safe to buy?

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