CarVerify

Free Car Check

V356 DAA

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,996 mi
Last recorded102,996 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV356 DAA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2014 102,996 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Apr 2013 95,681 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jan 2012 89,129 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 82,399 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 82,393 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 73,890 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 73,878 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 67,237 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 67,232 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 62,480 miles

cuts o/s/f tyre outer wall

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge on limit

slight play o/s/f track rod end

Pass 2 Oct 2006 59,032 miles

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

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
Full Audi A3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V356 DAA is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V356 DAA, 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

How do I check the history of V356 DAA?

You can check the full history of V356 DAA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V356 DAA registered?

V356 DAA is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 23 December 1999.

Is V356 DAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V356 DAA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V356 DAA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V356 DAA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.