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V201 DYA

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,223 mi
Last recorded104,223 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV201 DYA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 104,223 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 104,223 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 94,163 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 92,402 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 92,402 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 88,624 miles

Oil leak

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front bottom arm bushed perishing

coolant leak

Pass 11 Sep 2014 88,624 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

both front bottom arm bushed perishing

coolant leak

Pass 22 Aug 2013 84,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 82,799 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 76,540 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 70,248 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 65,549 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 65,549 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 62,161 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 57,435 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 49,950 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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V201 DYA is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V201 DYA, 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 V201 DYA registered?

V201 DYA is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V201 DYA safe to buy?

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