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V556 DGC

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

162,050 mi
Last recorded162,050 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV556 DGC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 162,050 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 156,335 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 149,901 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 149,901 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 145,586 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2012 136,980 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 136,980 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 125,142 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 125,139 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 114,995 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 105,311 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 94,790 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2007 85,117 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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V556 DGC is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V556 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 V556 DGC registered?

V556 DGC is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V556 DGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V556 DGC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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