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V537 DGC

1999 Audi A3

Multi-colour Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

158,507 mi
Last recorded158,507 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV537 DGC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2024 158,507 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Body panel insecure lower wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Body panel insecure lower wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Passenger's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed one on offside bulk head and one in windscreen and upper panel by wipers (0.2 (c))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed inside door handle missing (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed inside door handle missing (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear floor behind drives seat

Pass 14 Nov 2022 157,890 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Bushes Worn And Cracking But Not Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 157,890 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Bushes Worn And Cracking But Not Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 155,017 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Nov 2020 154,172 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 150,531 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 145,196 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 140,681 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 136,087 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 130,297 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded (x3)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 124,654 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

slight noise on offside front wheel bearing

Pass 6 Dec 2013 119,325 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 114,580 miles

airbag light staying on

Pass 8 Dec 2011 108,617 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 102,541 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 102,541 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 94,739 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 94,739 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 87,431 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 79,509 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 71,284 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 63,733 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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V537 DGC is a 1999 Audi A3 in Multi-colour with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V537 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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V537 DGC is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 21 October 1999.

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