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V401 DLA

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

172,707 mi
Last recorded172,707 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV401 DLA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 172,707 miles

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

damage noted to nsf bodywork

Pass 26 Sep 2012 161,908 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

intercooler rear mounting not correctly fitted.

Fail 25 Sep 2012 161,908 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

intercooler rear mounting not correctly fitted.

Pass 22 Sep 2011 149,689 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 139,515 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs worn & corroded

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 139,515 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs worn & corroded

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

Fail 21 Aug 2009 135,935 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 135,935 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 133,185 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake wear indicator warning light stays on

Pass 12 Sep 2007 129,227 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2007 129,227 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 124,567 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 124,567 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

ADVISE NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE DUE TO A CUT IN THE OUTER WALL (NOT DOWN TO CORD)

ADVISE ON ALL 4 BRAKE DISCS DUE TO CORROSION ON INNER FACE

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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V401 DLA is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V401 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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What year was V401 DLA registered?

V401 DLA is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 16 September 1999.

Is V401 DLA safe to buy?

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