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V482 DLF

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,312 mi
Last recorded91,312 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV482 DLF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2014 91,312 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing edge

Fail 21 Mar 2013 85,462 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 85,462 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 78,208 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 78,208 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 72,504 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 72,504 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 65,864 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 65,864 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Mar 2009 58,285 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 58,285 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 50,565 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 50,565 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 43,698 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 35,814 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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V482 DLF is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V482 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 V482 DLF registered?

V482 DLF is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V482 DLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V482 DLF shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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