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W54 YCR

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,274 mi
Last recorded142,274 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW54 YCR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2011 142,274 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 141,021 miles

Offside front tyre low on pressure.

Spare tyre defective

rear brake discs excessively pitted.

Pass 23 Jun 2009 134,450 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 134,442 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Dec 2007 123,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

horn muffled but audible

petrol tank supprt straps corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2007 123,118 miles

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

horn muffled but audible

petrol tank supprt straps corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2006 107,158 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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W54 YCR is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W54 YCR, 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 W54 YCR registered?

W54 YCR is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is W54 YCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W54 YCR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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