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A3 UAW

1999 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

104,418 mi
Last recorded104,418 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 UAW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 104,418 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s/f wheel rim damaged but effecting tyre

n/s/r tyre perished and rim damaged but not cutting in tyre

Fail 4 Sep 2013 104,417 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s/f wheel rim damaged but effecting tyre

n/s/r tyre perished and rim damaged but not cutting in tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2012 97,348 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 88,891 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 86,145 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 77,721 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 62,304 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 49,931 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 35,868 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 UAW is a 1999 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 UAW, 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 UAW registered?

A3 UAW is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 10 March 1999.

Is A3 UAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 UAW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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