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V512 DGC

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

177,596 mi
Last recorded177,596 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV512 DGC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 177,596 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside sill starting rusty

rear suspension beam rusty

Pass 12 May 2014 173,758 miles

Both front tyres are on legal minimum

Both rear tyres are perished.

Corrosion sterted in o/s sill.

Fail 15 May 2013 169,522 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2013 169,522 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 155,800 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 155,798 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 137,584 miles

Both Front Sidelight Bulbs Dim

Chips In Windscreen

Exhaust System Rusting

Gearbox Oil Leaks

Pass 22 Jul 2010 116,406 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 116,402 miles

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

both rear discs poor condition

Pass 4 Aug 2009 101,279 miles

air leak under bonnet area

condensation in offside headlamp

front brake discs worn

front indicator bulbs discoloured

nearside lower arm rear inner mounting bush worn and splitting

nearside rear coil spring corroded

offside inner cv gaiter leaking

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear axle forward mounting bushes worn

Pass 24 Sep 2008 97,208 miles

front brake discs worn and slightly pitted

offside front tyre close to limit

play and lift in front strut top mountings

possible air leak under bonnet

rear axle forward mounting bushes worn

Fail 24 Sep 2008 97,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake discs worn and slightly pitted

offside front tyre close to limit

play and lift in front strut top mountings

possible air leak under bonnet

rear axle forward mounting bushes worn

Pass 3 Apr 2007 85,373 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side parking brake low braking performance

Pass 9 Nov 2005 71,370 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

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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V512 DGC is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V512 DGC, 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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V512 DGC is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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