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V369 DLA

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

151,395 mi
Last recorded151,395 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV369 DLA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 151,395 miles

Central Lower some corrosion to under side of vehicle

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mounting slightly bent (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 May 2020 151,381 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lowering springs fitted

Noise from N/S/F . poss cv joint

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 146,262 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Apr 2017 140,081 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

coil spring modified but not seriously weakened all (2.4.A.2)

cover fitted

exhaust has gas leak near the CAT

sill cover fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2016 127,654 miles

Slight play in nearside inner steering arm

Pass 26 Feb 2015 116,862 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 101,435 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 94,539 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2013 94,539 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 89,617 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 83,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 79,742 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 79,742 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 74,073 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 74,009 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 52,782 miles

both rear tyres beginning to perish/crack

Pass 30 Jan 2007 47,138 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 41,581 miles

21% imbalance on front brakes ( max 25% )

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight cracking to offside and nearside rear tyre outer walls

Pass 11 Feb 2006 41,581 miles

21% imbalance on front brakes ( max 25% )

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

slight cracking to offside and nearside rear tyre outer walls

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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V369 DLA is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 V369 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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V369 DLA is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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