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V557 DVU

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

128,434 mi
Last recorded128,434 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV557 DVU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 128,434 miles

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 7 Sep 2017 123,771 miles

Adjusted headlamps inside car

Coolant level low and weak

Front Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both (1.4.A.2c)

N/S door latch faulty

O/S/F steering arm has slight play

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Sep 2016 119,123 miles

various small chips in windscreen

o/s gearbox radial seal leaking

play in o/s/f inner rack arm

starter motor noisy on start up

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front console bushes

front pads wearing low (90%) discs lipped

n/s/f door worn on hinges but still secure

Pass 12 Sep 2015 115,453 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 115,453 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 112,043 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 109,987 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 107,970 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2012 107,970 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 99,112 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear washers not working

starter motor faulty

Pass 14 Aug 2010 90,817 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

starter moter noisy

Pass 13 Aug 2009 80,197 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008
Pass 16 Aug 2007 74,436 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 72,226 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2004 63,049 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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V557 DVU is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V557 DVU, 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 DVU registered?

V557 DVU is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V557 DVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V557 DVU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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