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V523 DLF

1999 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,694 mi
Last recorded151,694 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV523 DLF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2013 151,694 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside rear bumper slightly damaged

Oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2013 151,694 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside rear bumper slightly damaged

Oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2012 144,965 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack nearside

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 144,965 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack nearside

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 136,719 miles

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

Front registration plate discoloured

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 28 Jun 2011 136,718 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate discoloured

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2010 129,476 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front number plate slightly discoloured

offside wing mirror has slight damage

slight play in nearside steering rack end

Fail 2 Mar 2010 129,475 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

brake warning lamp is on

front number plate slightly discoloured

offside wing mirror has slight damage

slight play in nearside steering rack end

Pass 27 Feb 2009 116,774 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 107,998 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 97,185 miles

Front number plate discoloured

Pass 15 Feb 2006 82,337 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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V523 DLF is a 1999 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V523 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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V523 DLF is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 4 September 1999.

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