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V188 DCK

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,945 mi
Last recorded145,945 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV188 DCK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2013 145,945 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 134,212 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 122,234 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 108,432 miles

rear axle corroded

rear reg plate poor

Fail 12 Oct 2009 107,663 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

rear axle corroded

rear reg plate poor

Pass 23 Oct 2008 92,821 miles

Heat shield insecre (Removed)

Play in n/s front sreering rack and wheel bearing.

Fail 22 Oct 2008 92,762 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Heat shield insecre (Removed)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Play in n/s front sreering rack and wheel bearing.

Fail 31 Oct 2007 78,050 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 78,050 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 67,015 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil sensor warning light flashing on clock pod

Pass 4 Nov 2005 59,029 miles

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

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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V188 DCK 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 72.7%.

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 V188 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V188 DCK registered?

V188 DCK is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V188 DCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V188 DCK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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