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V131 DGH

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

246,287 mi
Last recorded246,287 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV131 DGH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 246,287 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 244,561 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 243,177 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 241,988 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front door lower trim insecure

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill dented (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front door lower trim insecure

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 239,758 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 236,895 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 236,895 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system trailing arm pipe (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front shock mounting tag misaligned

Pass 11 Nov 2019 224,094 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded cooler pipe corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive oil weeping from transfer case area of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 203,754 miles

Nearside Front recline lever missing outer

Fail 13 Nov 2018 203,754 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Undertray insecure arch liner (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear by brake flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front recline lever missing outer

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 186,094 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 186,094 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 185,887 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Nov 2016 168,922 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 155,585 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 140,914 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside rear tyre sidewall damaged.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 126,390 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012
Fail 11 Dec 2012 110,702 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 92,423 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 92,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 72,507 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 79,012 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 78,995 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

vehicle excessively lowered causing damage to underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Oct 2009 67,655 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 58,980 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 58,980 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2007 47,691 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 45,357 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 41,835 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 41,835 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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V131 DGH is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 V131 DGH, 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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V131 DGH is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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