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V377 DTS

1999 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,106 mi
Last recorded149,106 miles
Recorded on7 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV377 DTS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2016 149,106 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 147,617 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

n/s/f headlamp plastic mtg broken ? advise repair to bracket ,

Pass 16 Aug 2013 143,722 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 143,772 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 12 Oct 2012 136,533 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 136,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 120,934 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 118,731 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

feul tank straps rusty

Fail 27 Aug 2010 118,731 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

feul tank straps rusty

Fail 19 Aug 2009 107,279 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 107,279 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 96,104 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 84,606 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 68,855 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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V377 DTS is a 1999 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,781cc 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 V377 DTS, 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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What year was V377 DTS registered?

V377 DTS is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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