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J30 DYF

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,049 mi
Last recorded105,049 miles
Recorded on16 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 DYF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2015 105,049 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2014 92,954 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component repaired but not inappropriately (3.4.4)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

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

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

both front tyres perished

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 11 May 2013 84,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to rear brake discs

damage to floor pan (underside)

play in n/s/f lower suspension arm bush

Pass 18 May 2012 76,658 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 May 2012 76,657 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2011 74,992 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 74,991 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 149,730 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 139,548 miles

Both rear axle large void bushes are worn and close to needing replacement.

Pass 6 Oct 2006 133,320 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 127,264 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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J30 DYF is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J30 DYF, 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 J30 DYF registered?

J30 DYF is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 7 July 1999.

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