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V362 DLA

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

148,345 mi
Last recorded148,345 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV362 DLA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 148,345 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2014 138,725 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 5 Dec 2014 138,725 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 11 Dec 2013 126,395 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 114,359 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 114,359 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 105,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2011 105,376 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 99,583 miles

Front brake discs are slightly worn.

Pass 27 Nov 2009 91,172 miles

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

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 Dec 2008 83,432 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 74,519 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 67,900 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 58,754 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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V362 DLA is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V362 DLA, 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.

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V362 DLA is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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