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V130 DLE

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

134,462 mi
Last recorded134,462 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV130 DLE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2011 134,462 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 134,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 120,383 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 120,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f seat belt trim missing

track

Pass 27 Mar 2009 101,975 miles

Beam axle bushes perished and split

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front seat belt buckle damaged

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2009 101,975 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Beam axle bushes perished and split

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front seat belt buckle damaged

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2008 77,854 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 77,853 miles

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

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

both front brake discs wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Mar 2007 63,965 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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V130 DLE is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V130 DLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V130 DLE registered?

V130 DLE is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 15 October 1999.

Is V130 DLE safe to buy?

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