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V461 DLF

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

131,136 mi
Last recorded131,136 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV461 DLF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2012 131,136 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

inner rear brake pads appear low

rear brake discs worn & corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2012 131,136 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

inner rear brake pads appear low

rear brake discs worn & corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2011 121,615 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 121,615 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 110,231 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 104,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 104,575 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 98,810 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 31 Jan 2007 92,876 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2007 92,833 miles

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

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

offside sunvisor clip broken but visor still secure

Pass 1 Feb 2006 86,980 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 86,978 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear 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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V461 DLF is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V461 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.

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What year was V461 DLF registered?

V461 DLF is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 28 September 1999.

Is V461 DLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V461 DLF shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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