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V438 DLA

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

151,439 mi
Last recorded151,439 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV438 DLA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 151,439 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 151,439 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 144,240 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 144,240 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 138,489 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 138,489 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 132,011 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 121,433 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 121,431 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 117,536 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 114,706 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall scuffed

Pass 5 Jul 2010 111,064 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 108,169 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009 108,163 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 103,299 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 103,293 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 96,886 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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V438 DLA is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 V438 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V438 DLA registered?

V438 DLA is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 30 October 1999.

Is V438 DLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V438 DLA shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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