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V227 DVU

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,943 mi
Last recorded145,943 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV227 DVU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 145,943 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 145,943 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2013 139,192 miles

exhaust poor condition

front inner cv gaiters deterioating

front tyres worn edge

nsr tyre worn edge and on 2mm

Pass 11 Jun 2012 135,962 miles

o/s and n/s sills damaged

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2012 135,923 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

o/s and n/s sills damaged

Pass 13 Jun 2011 124,017 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 120,223 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 106,863 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 106,863 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 15 May 2006 83,410 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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V227 DVU is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V227 DVU, 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

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What year was V227 DVU registered?

V227 DVU is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V227 DVU safe to buy?

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