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V305 DGH

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

149,982 mi
Last recorded149,982 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV305 DGH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2014 149,982 miles

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

offside rear and nearside front tyres perished and cracked

Pass 5 Aug 2013 142,153 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 131,957 miles

Nearside door mirror insecure

Fail 8 Aug 2012 131,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside door mirror insecure

Pass 12 Aug 2011 125,269 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 117,893 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 109,586 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

centre exhaust mounting corroding and snapped but still supporting the exhaust

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 14 Aug 2009 109,586 miles

centre exhaust mounting corroding and snapped but still supporting the exhaust

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 18 Aug 2008 101,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2008 101,495 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2007 95,359 miles

osf,nsf inner drive shaft gaiters loose

rear tyres perished and cracked,nsr tyre wearing on inner edgeg star6ting to mishape

Pass 16 Aug 2006 85,641 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 85,641 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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)

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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V305 DGH is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V305 DGH, 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 V305 DGH registered?

V305 DGH is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 12 October 1999.

Is V305 DGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V305 DGH shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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