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V728 DBR

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,007 mi
Last recorded124,007 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV728 DBR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 124,007 miles

REAR PADS WORN LOW

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE STEERING ASSY

Fail 28 Feb 2015 124,007 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

REAR PADS WORN LOW

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE STEERING ASSY

Pass 1 Mar 2014 116,041 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 116,041 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 112,199 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 112,196 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 109,017 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 90,743 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 90,734 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 88,004 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 88,004 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 86,531 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 84,925 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 84,921 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 83,832 miles

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

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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V728 DBR is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V728 DBR, 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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V728 DBR is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 24 November 1999.

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