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V538 DLF

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

167,242 mi
Last recorded167,242 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV538 DLF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2012 167,242 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust slightly corroded .heat shilld slightly loose

Pass 15 Nov 2012 167,242 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust slightly corroded .heat shilld slightly loose

Pass 24 Nov 2011 160,843 miles

n/s/f tyre low on tread

slight blow from exhaust middle to front pipe jiont

Fail 24 Nov 2011 160,843 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre low on tread

slight blow from exhaust middle to front pipe jiont

Pass 16 Nov 2010 152,468 miles

rear reg plate in poor condition

Pass 2 Oct 2009 144,380 miles

rear number plate condition poor

very slight play in both front inner steering joints

Pass 3 Oct 2008 123,897 miles

advise all tyre treads getting low

slight play in bpth steering arms

Pass 6 Nov 2007 103,291 miles

Rear number plate showing signs of detteriation.

Pass 7 Nov 2006 90,164 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 90,164 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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V538 DLF is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V538 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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What year was V538 DLF registered?

V538 DLF is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 6 September 1999.

Is V538 DLF safe to buy?

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