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V524 DVU

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

119,332 mi
Last recorded119,332 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV524 DVU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2013 119,332 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 122,296 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Temporary repair to o/s/f wing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jan 2012 112,287 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2011 103,962 miles

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

nearside inner consant velocty boot split

Fail 8 Jan 2011 103,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front abs wire broken

nearside inner consant velocty boot split

Pass 8 Jan 2010 92,364 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 92,364 miles

Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 72,344 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Sep 2008 72,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 60,108 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 121,283 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2006 120,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2005 99,877 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 DVU is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V524 DVU, 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 V524 DVU registered?

V524 DVU is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is V524 DVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V524 DVU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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