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V213 DCK

1999 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,318 mi
Last recorded116,318 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV213 DCK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2012 116,318 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 116,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 190,320 miles

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

Vehicle suspenison modified

Pass 21 Mar 2011 142,249 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 142,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

nearside rear brake disc corroded.

offside rear brake disc corroded.

Pass 24 Mar 2010 138,609 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 133,388 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 128,181 miles

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

air bag light on

different profile tyres from front to rear

Fail 7 Mar 2008 128,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

air bag light on

different profile tyres from front to rear

Pass 24 Mar 2007 120,479 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 112,900 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 112,900 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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V213 DCK is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V213 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 V213 DCK registered?

V213 DCK is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 12 November 1999.

Is V213 DCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V213 DCK shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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