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V262 DSO

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

176,852 mi
Last recorded176,852 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV262 DSO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 176,852 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush REAR BUSH SPLIT (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush REAR BUSH SPLIT (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 171,181 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 170,959 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 165,680 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 165,680 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 163,938 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 159,033 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 152,960 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 137,832 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 118,365 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 97,483 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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V262 DSO is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 V262 DSO, 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 V262 DSO registered?

V262 DSO is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 2 November 1999.

Is V262 DSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V262 DSO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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