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V209 DMR

1999 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,103 mi
Last recorded96,103 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV209 DMR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 96,103 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 93,957 miles

Nearside Front nsf brake hose secured with cable ties but secure at time of test

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

Offside Front brake hose secured with cable ties but secure at time of test

unable to check rear belts as rear seats missing

vehicle has modified suspension

Fail 1 Sep 2017 93,888 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front nsf brake hose secured with cable ties but secure at time of test

Nearside Front sidelight bulb dim

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

Offside Front brake hose secured with cable ties but secure at time of test

unable to check rear belts as rear seats missing

vehicle has modified suspension

Pass 26 Aug 2016 80,853 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Fail 25 Jul 2016 80,805 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases all joints (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

items removed from drivers view

rear seats removed so rear seatbelts not tested

Pass 20 Jul 2015 78,781 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Slight freeplay rear suspension axle bushes.

Pass 3 Jul 2014 78,870 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 78,870 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 78,870 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 78,315 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 78,315 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 72,136 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 65,651 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 65,440 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)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 60,543 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 55,946 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 55,093 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 55,093 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 53,009 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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V209 DMR is a 1999 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V209 DMR, 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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V209 DMR is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 8 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V209 DMR shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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