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V351 DLE

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,639 mi
Last recorded143,639 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV351 DLE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 143,639 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 143,589 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 141,279 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 141,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 138,598 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damage

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

Fail 8 Dec 2017 138,598 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damage

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 134,534 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 134,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 129,838 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 129,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 124,849 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 112,579 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 104,835 miles

front registration plate slightly damaged

offside steering tie rod has slight play

Pass 22 Oct 2011 94,743 miles

slght play o/s rack inner joint

Pass 23 Oct 2010 90,027 miles

rear wiper split

slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 17 Oct 2009 84,401 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 78,956 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 73,719 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 66,821 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 61,263 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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V351 DLE is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V351 DLE, 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 V351 DLE registered?

V351 DLE is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V351 DLE safe to buy?

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