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V74 DCL

1999 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,546 mi
Last recorded114,546 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV74 DCL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2015 114,546 miles

screen damaged outside driver view

Fail 10 Apr 2015 114,546 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

screen damaged outside driver view

Pass 11 Mar 2014 113,739 miles

nearside front tyre is worn on inner & outer edges

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2013 107,989 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 103,745 miles

play in the sterring

Fail 27 Mar 2012 103,745 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

play in the sterring

Fail 14 Dec 2010 96,183 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 96,183 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 89,312 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 73,475 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 73,475 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 60,219 miles

rear brake discs slightly worn

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 19 Sep 2006 54,608 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 49,329 miles

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

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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V74 DCL is a 1999 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V74 DCL, 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 V74 DCL registered?

V74 DCL is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V74 DCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V74 DCL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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