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F229 UFH

1989 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

222,164 mi
Last recorded222,164 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF229 UFH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2017 222,164 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering component(s) leaking pump (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central exhaust hanger broken

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

Headlamp masks/ converters fitted. no kick up

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

Nearside Front tyre on limit 1.6mm

Nearside Rear tyre 2.5mm

Nearside washer jet poor

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Rear tyre on limit 1.6mm

Offside sunvisor not fitted

Oil leak ()

Rear tyres out of shape

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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F229 UFH is a 1989 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 F229 UFH, 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 37 years old, this Audi A3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F229 UFH is a 1989 Audi A3, first registered on 1 July 1989.

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