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V245 DUX

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,973 mi
Last recorded148,973 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV245 DUX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 148,973 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 145,207 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f shocker corroded and weeping fluid

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit and worn on outside edge

o/s driveshaft bolts loose

Pass 10 Jun 2013 136,849 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 2 Jun 2012 127,937 miles

** STRONG ADVISE ** nearside front lower ball joint play in it change soon

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs inner faces corroded

nearside and offside rear brake pipes to and from flexi hoses slightly corroded

nearside front anti-roll bar droplink slight play

Fail 14 May 2012 127,934 miles

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

** STRONG ADVISE ** REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED INNER FACES

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded inner faces

nearside and offside rear brake pipes to and from flexi hoses corroded

Pass 17 May 2011 121,175 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 121,173 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2010 102,065 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both wiper blades slightly deteriorated

rear number plate slightly insecure

Pass 26 Apr 2009 82,689 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 63,852 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

slight play in offside track rod

small chip in offside headlamp

Fail 1 May 2007 59,646 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 1 May 2007 59,646 miles

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

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

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

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 23 Mar 2006 54,243 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Mar 2006 54,243 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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V245 DUX is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V245 DUX, 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 V245 DUX registered?

V245 DUX is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 17 December 1999.

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