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V415 DLE

1999 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

191,536 mi
Last recorded191,536 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV415 DLE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 191,536 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 187,908 miles

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

blow exhaust cat and centre joint

front number plate damaged

Fail 3 Oct 2019 187,907 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front side light comes on when foot brake is applied

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Offside Rear brake slight bind

blow exhaust cat and centre joint

front number plate damaged

Pass 3 Oct 2018 180,137 miles

Hand brake long travel

Nearside and offside steering arms slight play

Rear brake pads worn

Reverse light not working

Undertray and engine cover fitted

front number plate damaged

Fail 3 Oct 2018 180,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Hand brake long travel

Nearside and offside steering arms slight play

Rear brake pads worn

Reverse light not working

Undertray and engine cover fitted

front number plate damaged

Pass 4 Oct 2017 169,572 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Rear both rear springs rusty

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

both rear axle bushes perished and have slight play

engine damp with oil

hand brake lever high

Pass 5 Oct 2016 158,220 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 158,194 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 146,725 miles

All tyres worn to limit

Pass 14 Aug 2014 136,577 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

n/s/r tyre wearing low on edges

tested in wet conditions

Fail 14 Aug 2014 136,577 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

n/s/r tyre wearing low on edges

tested in wet conditions

Pass 13 Sep 2013 125,557 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in rear axle bushes

tested in wet conditions

Pass 14 Sep 2012 111,055 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 111,055 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 98,482 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

both front tyres wearing quite heavily on the inner edges

engine undertray fitted

front and rear brake discs wearing

plastic engine cover fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

Fail 30 Aug 2011 98,482 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

both front tyres wearing quite heavily on the inner edges

engine undertray fitted

front and rear brake discs wearing

plastic engine cover fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

Pass 26 Aug 2010 91,179 miles

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

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

engine undertray fitted and damaged

front brake discs wearing

nearside front inner wheel arch guard damaged and displaced

plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

spare tyre deflated

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

vehicle inspected whilst wet

Fail 26 Aug 2010 91,179 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

engine undertray fitted and damaged

front brake discs wearing

nearside front inner wheel arch guard damaged and displaced

plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

spare tyre deflated

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

vehicle inspected whilst wet

Pass 11 Sep 2009 87,129 miles

rear wiper blade in poor condition

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

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

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

SPARE TYRE DEFLATED

engine undertray fitted

nearside front inner wheel arch guard damaged

plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

plastic outer sill covers fitted

rear registration plate discolouring

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

Fail 10 Sep 2009 87,129 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

SPARE TYRE DEFLATED

engine undertray fitted

nearside front inner wheel arch guard damaged

plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

plastic outer sill covers fitted

rear registration plate discolouring

rear wiper blade in poor condition

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

Pass 18 Aug 2008 77,890 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

clutch biting very low on the pedal

engine undertray fitted

nearside front inner wheel arch guard damaged

rear registration plate discolouring

Pass 17 Aug 2007 66,713 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

engine undertray fitted

nearside front inner wheel arch guard damaged

Fail 17 Aug 2007 66,713 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front 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)

engine undertray fitted

nearside front inner wheel arch guard damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2006 61,822 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

engine undertray fitted

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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V415 DLE is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V415 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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V415 DLE is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 20 September 1999.

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