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A3 VCO

1999 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

275,871 mi
Last recorded275,871 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 VCO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 275,871 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 279,633 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 254,797 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 233,550 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 207,779 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 185,415 miles

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

both rear tyres on limit advise to change now

front brake discs rusting advise to change when front brake pads need changing

near side front tyre wearing low on edges

near side front wish bone bush starting to split

off side front tyre wearing low on edges

off side track rod end on pass limit advise to change

Pass 14 Mar 2014 185,415 miles

both rear tyres on limit advise to change now

front brake discs rusting advise to change when front brake pads need changing

near side front tyre wearing low on edges

near side front wish bone bush starting to split

off side front tyre wearing low on edges

off side track rod end on pass limit advise to change

Pass 12 Mar 2013 159,042 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 130,990 miles

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

exhaust rear section deteriorating

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 24 Feb 2011 115,417 miles

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

both front tyres approaching wear limit

Pass 24 Feb 2011 115,417 miles

both front tyres approaching wear limit

Pass 25 Feb 2010 106,722 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 99,312 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2008 88,223 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 88,223 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 79,056 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 72,274 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VCO is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VCO, 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 VCO registered?

A3 VCO is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 6 August 1999.

Is A3 VCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 VCO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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