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V549 DGC

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

150,830 mi
Last recorded150,830 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV549 DGC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 150,830 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 144,906 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 139,318 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

front link pins have some play

n/s/f inner cv boot deteriorating

Pass 16 Jul 2018 134,735 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 134,732 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 132,116 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 126,306 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 126,306 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 119,204 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 119,204 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 113,286 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 107,860 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 101,299 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 96,592 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 89,976 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 84,492 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 75,761 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 68,595 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 59,393 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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V549 DGC is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 V549 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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What year was V549 DGC registered?

V549 DGC is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V549 DGC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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