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V239 DMR

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,366 mi
Last recorded143,366 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2009
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV239 DMR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2009 143,366 miles

Front discs slightly worn and lipped

N/S/R tyre worn towards outer edge and soon

O/S Front to Rear metal brake pipes light corrosion

O/S/F tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Rear lights very slightly earthy

Fail 30 Dec 2009 143,360 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front discs slightly worn and lipped

N/S/R tyre worn towards outer edge and soon

O/S Front to Rear metal brake pipes light corrosion

O/S/F tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Rear lights very slightly earthy

Pass 3 Nov 2008 138,478 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2008 138,478 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 131,279 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2007 131,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 124,590 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 124,563 miles

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

REAR AXEL FRONT BUSHES NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE STARTING TO UNBOND

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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V239 DMR is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V239 DMR, 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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V239 DMR is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 16 September 1999.

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