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V464 DLF

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

174,198 mi
Last recorded174,198 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV464 DLF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 174,198 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 172,148 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 172,148 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 169,120 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 155,979 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 136,880 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nearside and offside (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside and offside front suspension lower arms have surface corrosion

nearside and offside rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2016 136,880 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nearside and offside (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (8.2.2)

nearside and offside front suspension lower arms have surface corrosion

nearside and offside rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2013 132,100 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear tyres ,slight distortion on inner edges

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 124,509 miles

Corrosion on front discs

Pass 18 Nov 2011 118,069 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 112,231 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear tyres,slight uneven wear 2,5-3mm

Pass 7 Oct 2009 102,628 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 96,038 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 87,579 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 82,246 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 82,246 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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V464 DLF is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 V464 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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V464 DLF is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 8 September 1999.

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