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V504 DYD

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,253 mi
Last recorded109,253 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV504 DYD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 109,253 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 109,253 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 105,860 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 103,647 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside front headlamp lens damaged

Number of small cuts to all tyre treads

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 99,022 miles

All brake discs are corroded

Both rear axle bushes are age cracking

Nearside headlight glass damaged

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 95,682 miles

Nearside headlight is damaged.

Rear axle bushes are worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

Rear brake discs are very badly corroded.

Slight coolant leak from radiator.

Fail 16 Sep 2011 95,682 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside headlight is damaged.

Rear axle bushes are worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

Rear brake discs are very badly corroded.

Slight coolant leak from radiator.

Pass 30 Sep 2010 92,203 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs corroded

hole in ns headlamp

pas pipes badly corroded

radiator leaking

rear discs badly corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2010 92,203 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs corroded

hole in ns headlamp

pas pipes badly corroded

radiator leaking

rear discs badly corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2009 88,477 miles

rear discs corroded

rear number plate faded

Pass 26 Aug 2008 84,893 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 84,893 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Handbrake lever on offside rear brake caliper no returning to stop.

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 82,241 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 74,837 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 58,911 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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V504 DYD is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V504 DYD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V504 DYD registered?

V504 DYD is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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