MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,005 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre exhaust bracket broken but system still supported
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside side sill damage
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside front headlamp cracked
Offside side sill damage
Oil leak
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Centre exhaust bracket broken but system still supported
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside side sill damage
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside front headlamp cracked
Offside side sill damage
Oil leak
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V230 DBD is a 1999 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 V230 DBD, 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 V230 DBD registered?
V230 DBD is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 18 December 1999.
Is V230 DBD safe to buy?
The MOT history for V230 DBD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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