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A3 FCO

1999 Audi A3

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

164,255 mi
Last recorded164,255 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 FCO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 164,255 miles

most braking and suspension components very rusty/ poor condition

underside of vehicle and most components poor condition/ very rusty

Pass 7 Oct 2019 161,599 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all brake discs have slight corrosion

bit of corrosion on some components on under side of vehicle

no reverse lights

Fail 7 Oct 2019 161,598 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all brake discs have slight corrosion

bit of corrosion on some components on under side of vehicle

nearside indicator lens is insecure

no reverse lights

Pass 9 Jun 2016 161,105 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine cover fitted

handbrake only just met efficency requirements

slight play in nsf inner rack joint

Fail 9 Jun 2016 161,105 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine cover fitted

handbrake only just met efficency requirements

slight play in nsf inner rack joint

Pass 1 Jun 2015 157,956 miles

225/45r17

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges on wearbars and close to limit

damage to nearside rear tyre outer side wall

Fail 31 May 2014 153,713 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

speedo illuiminatioon flickers at 140 mph

Pass 31 May 2014 153,713 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

speedo illuiminatioon flickers at 140 mph

Pass 31 May 2013 148,605 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear axle bushes worn

speedo illumination flashes when front wheels are rotateted

Fail 31 May 2012 143,147 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 31 May 2012 143,147 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 138,978 miles

rear tyres worn uneaven

slight play in rack

slight wear on front anti roll bar D bush's

slight wear on front anti roll bar links

Pass 3 Jun 2010 132,604 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s steering slight rack slight play

Fail 3 Jun 2010 132,604 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s steering slight rack slight play

Pass 2 Jun 2009 127,052 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 127,052 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 119,654 miles

Air bag light on ?

Fail 29 May 2008 119,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Air bag light on ?

Pass 8 May 2007 112,440 miles

covers over both front inner wings, not allowing full inspection.

Fail 8 May 2007 112,440 miles

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

covers over both front inner wings, not allowing full inspection.

Pass 1 Jun 2006 106,449 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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A3 FCO is a 1999 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 A3 FCO, 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 A3 FCO registered?

A3 FCO is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 August 1999.

Is A3 FCO safe to buy?

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