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A3 SAO

1993 Volkswagen Corrado

Green Petrol 2861cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,101 mi
Last recorded178,101 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2008
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Corrado128,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 SAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCorrado
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,861cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2008 178,101 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Nov 2008 178,077 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 173,945 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Corrado?

Based on 78,718 MOT tests across 7,281 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
2,413
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
7,281
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,984
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,064
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,088
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,822
wheel bearing has excessive play 2,352
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A3 SAO is a 1993 Volkswagen Corrado in Green with a 2,861cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Volkswagen Corrado models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 128,806 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 Volkswagen Corrado fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,984 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A3 SAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Corrado typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 33 years old, this Volkswagen Corrado is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A3 SAO?

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What year was A3 SAO registered?

A3 SAO is a 1993 Volkswagen Corrado, first registered on 1 January 1993.

Is A3 SAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 SAO shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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