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V466 DAJ

1999 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

171,499 mi
Last recorded171,499 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV466 DAJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 171,499 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre inner and outer edges slightly worn

Nearside Rear brake caliper handbrake lever slightly sticking

Offside Front floor has small hole but not within prescribed areas

Fail 8 Feb 2016 171,499 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre inner and outer edges slightly worn

Nearside Rear brake caliper handbrake lever slightly sticking

Offside Front floor has small hole but not within prescribed areas

Pass 27 Feb 2015 160,474 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2015 160,435 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

damage to offside front outer floor

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2014 148,222 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 148,222 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2013 146,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front Direction indicator(s) slightly discoloured

front Suspension arm(s) rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 7 Feb 2013 142,254 miles

Coolant leak

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

offside body damaged

Fail 6 Feb 2013 142,254 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Coolant leak

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

offside body damaged

Pass 14 Feb 2012 132,203 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 119,498 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 101,435 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 101,432 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2008 89,393 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 89,393 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 79,323 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 9 Jun 2007 79,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 70,735 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 63,678 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 63,678 miles

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

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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V466 DAJ is a 1999 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 V466 DAJ, 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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V466 DAJ is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 11 November 1999.

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