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V392 DLE

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,999 mi
Last recorded137,999 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV392 DLE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 137,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm tread balding (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm tread, tyre balding on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm tread tyre balding (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine area ()

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 137,997 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm tread balding (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm tread, tyre balding on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm tread tyre balding (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine area ()

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 133,260 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre is perishing and has small cracks appearing

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 May 2015 126,479 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 7 Apr 2014 120,807 miles

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

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

Fuel tank strap corroded

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

Offside front tyre at 1.6mm

Oil leak

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

Rear axle beam corroded

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 114,963 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 101,693 miles

Oil leak

exhaust heat shield missing

Pass 30 Apr 2010 95,462 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 91,599 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 80,993 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 70,848 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Sep 2006 63,324 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 63,324 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 54,073 miles

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)

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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V392 DLE 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 85.7%.

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 V392 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.

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What year was V392 DLE registered?

V392 DLE is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is V392 DLE safe to buy?

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