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V529 DLF

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

168,920 mi
Last recorded168,920 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV529 DLF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 168,920 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2017 168,920 miles

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2015 157,163 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 150,460 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 150,434 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 149,493 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner surface

front brakes 20% out of balance

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2011 149,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs corroded on inner surface

front brakes 20% out of balance

nearside headlamp glass cracked

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2010 147,665 miles

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

accident damage to nearside front

nearside front headlamp aim only just within tolerance

slight noise from nearside front bearing/transmission

Pass 7 Dec 2009 141,160 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2009 147,128 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front 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)

front wiper blades perishing

Pass 28 Nov 2008 134,376 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Nov 2008 134,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 122,229 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 110,130 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 110,128 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 96,957 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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V529 DLF is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V529 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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V529 DLF is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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