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V177 DCK

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

106,873 mi
Last recorded106,873 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV177 DCK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 106,873 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 60% lighting (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened radious arm (2.4.G.1)

advise offside rear brake disc rusted into brake surface

Pass 20 Aug 2016 104,784 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level brake light as two out of five leds not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush starting to deteriorate (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 102,867 miles

advise high level brake light

Pass 4 Sep 2014 100,325 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 97,843 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 93,455 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 85,993 miles

airbag light on

Pass 20 Aug 2010 77,485 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 71,811 miles

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

nearside rear tyre tread is at 2mm. legal limit is 1.6mm

offside rear tyre tread is at 3mm. legal limit is 1.6mm

Fail 1 Sep 2008 64,683 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 64,683 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 57,418 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 50,332 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 43,578 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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V177 DCK is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 V177 DCK, 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 V177 DCK registered?

V177 DCK is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V177 DCK safe to buy?

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