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V456 DLF

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

121,714 mi
Last recorded121,714 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV456 DLF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 121,714 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 112,096 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 104,224 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 104,224 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 95,395 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 88,712 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 79,390 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 70,320 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 61,840 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 52,525 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 44,897 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 35,820 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 27,627 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 23,187 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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V456 DLF 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 92.9%.

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 V456 DLF, 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 V456 DLF registered?

V456 DLF is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 23 September 1999.

Is V456 DLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V456 DLF shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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