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V48 DLE

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

151,423 mi
Last recorded151,423 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV48 DLE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 151,423 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 148,521 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 149,516 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested grabbing on (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated rear pad brakeing up due to heat (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 146,321 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 144,168 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 140,290 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 136,682 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 132,341 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 123,854 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 113,963 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 103,773 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 98,457 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 93,643 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 88,442 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 81,845 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Aug 2007 75,285 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 75,279 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Aug 2006 69,175 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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V48 DLE is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V48 DLE, 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 V48 DLE registered?

V48 DLE is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is V48 DLE safe to buy?

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