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V559 DGC

1999 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

105,211 mi
Last recorded105,211 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV559 DGC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2021 105,211 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 95,696 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 84,473 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 70,940 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 66,968 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear cut in tyre

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

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 26 Jan 2017 66,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear cut in tyre

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

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 3 Feb 2016 56,675 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 49,505 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 49,505 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 47,618 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 47,618 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 46,154 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 46,154 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 44,270 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 41,707 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 38,582 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 35,161 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 32,537 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 32,537 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 28,170 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 25,435 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 25,435 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all 4 tyres cracking on outer walls

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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V559 DGC is a 1999 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 V559 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V559 DGC registered?

V559 DGC is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V559 DGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V559 DGC shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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