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V524 DLF

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

125,236 mi
Last recorded125,236 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV524 DLF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 125,236 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 121,066 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 116,245 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 109,794 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 103,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 103,733 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 97,531 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 90,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 90,607 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 84,980 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 84,980 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 79,484 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 74,531 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 70,092 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 64,102 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 58,159 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 52,309 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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V524 DLF is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 V524 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V524 DLF registered?

V524 DLF is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 15 September 1999.

Is V524 DLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V524 DLF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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