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V557 DVF

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

130,206 mi
Last recorded130,206 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV557 DVF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2014 130,206 miles

nearside rear wheel has a slight bind

Fail 6 Feb 2014

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

nearside rear wheel has a slight bind

Pass 14 Feb 2013 127,190 miles

advise rev counter has a fault wrong reading

Fail 14 Feb 2013 127,190 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise rev counter has a fault wrong reading

Pass 29 Mar 2012 124,272 miles

NSF indicator, white light

NSF seat belt lock, cover missing

Fail 28 Mar 2012 124,272 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

NSF indicator, white light

NSF seat belt lock, cover missing

Pass 4 Feb 2011 120,564 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 113,093 miles

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)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 105,281 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 90,540 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 75,235 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 75,235 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 60,296 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 60,296 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT HAS A BULB NOT WORKING. †O/SIDE FRONT FLASHER LAMP FADING TO WHITE. †N/SIDE REAR TYRE HAS TWO NAILS IN TREAD. †FRONT TYRES ON 2mm TREAD CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT.

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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V557 DVF is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V557 DVF, 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 V557 DVF registered?

V557 DVF is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V557 DVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V557 DVF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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