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X579 AUJ

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

147,578 mi
Last recorded147,578 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX579 AUJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 147,578 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 147,578 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 143,712 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre has approximately 3.0mm of tread remaining

nearside front brake binding on

nearside rear tyre has approximately 2.0mm of tread remaining

offside front tyre near legal limit (worn on inner edge)

offside rear tyre has approximately 3.0mm of tread remaining

Pass 30 Sep 2011 135,090 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has approximately 3.0mm of tread left

Pass 6 Oct 2010 126,778 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 119,615 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 114,280 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 114,280 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 106,254 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 95,852 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 85,059 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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X579 AUJ is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X579 AUJ, 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 X579 AUJ registered?

X579 AUJ is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is X579 AUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X579 AUJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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