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V234 DVU

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

83,041 mi
Last recorded83,041 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV234 DVU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2013 83,041 miles

rear wiper worn

scratches on body

slight corrosion on exhaust

slight corrosion on rear tyres

spare tyre flat

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

alt belt cracked

drivers door catch worn

flashers faded

grease around n/s outer c/v boot

Fail 7 Feb 2013 83,029 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 79,172 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 79,172 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 72,311 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyre side walls cracking

Fail 3 Sep 2010 72,311 miles

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyre side walls cracking

Pass 5 Aug 2009 67,084 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brakes need attension

Fail 5 Aug 2008 61,105 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 61,105 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 58,213 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 48,876 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 48,876 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 43,703 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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V234 DVU is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V234 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.

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V234 DVU is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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