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V216 DDP

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,595 mi
Last recorded145,595 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV216 DDP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 145,595 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 145,585 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2016 141,318 miles

Centre Exhaust blow

Coolant leak

Fail 10 May 2016 141,318 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Centre Exhaust blow

Coolant leak

Pass 8 Sep 2015 140,096 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Perished

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 140,096 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Perished

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 130,947 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 130,947 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 122,487 miles

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

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

slight play in both inner rack end/ steering arm

Pass 17 Sep 2012 109,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear tyres perished

Fail 14 Sep 2012 109,877 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Aug 2011 101,312 miles

both rear tyre`s slightly perrished

Pass 14 Sep 2010 91,686 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 80,197 miles

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

offside front door dropping at hinge

Fail 17 Sep 2009 80,197 miles

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

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

offside front door dropping at hinge

Pass 17 Sep 2008 70,317 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2007 59,124 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 59,122 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs heavily corroded on inner face.

Pass 7 Sep 2006 50,743 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Sep 2006 50,743 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V216 DDP is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V216 DDP, 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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V216 DDP is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 25 September 1999.

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