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A3 AUE

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,164 mi
Last recorded106,164 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 AUE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 106,164 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 104,146 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside front tyre cracking in tread

Offside front tyre cracking in tread

Offside rear brake has slight bind

Fail 7 May 2015 104,146 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside front tyre cracking in tread

Offside front tyre cracking in tread

Offside rear brake has slight bind

Pass 17 Mar 2014 99,785 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 99,785 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

both rear brakes grabbing slightly

Pass 10 Nov 2012 92,092 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 88,331 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 85,093 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 80,202 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 72,400 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 64,832 miles

o/s/f seat belt cacth cover missing

Pass 16 Nov 2006 59,975 miles

n/s/f seat belt cacth cover missing

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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A3 AUE is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A3 AUE, 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 A3 AUE registered?

A3 AUE is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is A3 AUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 AUE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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