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V316 DYB

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,277 mi
Last recorded120,277 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV316 DYB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 120,277 miles

N/S Mirror glass cracked

Play in both front anti roll bar links

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 115,562 miles

front anti roll bar d bushes worn and some play

rear pads low rear number plate poor

Fail 31 Jul 2013 110,789 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 110,789 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 105,133 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear coil spring broken but still located

Pass 28 Jul 2011 100,342 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 100,342 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Aug 2010 94,499 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 94,499 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 87,677 miles

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

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

offside rear parking brake (lazy)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 87,677 miles

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

offside rear parking brake (lazy)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 69,440 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 63,531 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 53,612 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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V316 DYB is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc 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 V316 DYB, 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 V316 DYB registered?

V316 DYB is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V316 DYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V316 DYB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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