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V190 DBN

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,921 mi
Last recorded105,921 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV190 DBN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2012 105,921 miles

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

manuel brake test

Pass 9 Aug 2010 95,087 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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)

near side and off side front discs slight corossion

Fail 28 Jul 2010 95,077 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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)

front and rear discs slightly corroded

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 8 Apr 2009 80,576 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 69,710 miles

front and rear discs corroding in poor condition

Fail 30 Apr 2008 69,709 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front and rear discs corroding in poor condition

Pass 1 Nov 2006 58,794 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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V190 DBN is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V190 DBN, 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

How do I check the history of V190 DBN?

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What year was V190 DBN registered?

V190 DBN is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V190 DBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V190 DBN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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