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V79 DGF

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

77,545 mi
Last recorded77,545 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV79 DGF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 77,545 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2026 77,545 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 75,117 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 75,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 72,495 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 72,495 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jul 2023 69,457 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 69,457 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 65,831 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jul 2021 62,214 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jun 2020 58,846 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 58,846 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 58,152 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 56,534 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 56,534 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2017 55,100 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 55,100 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 53,826 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 52,987 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 51,290 miles

servicf light on

Fail 4 Jul 2014 51,290 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

servicf light on

Pass 9 Jul 2013 48,936 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 47,326 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 9 Jul 2011 45,208 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2011 45,208 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2010 42,463 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 39,835 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 36,551 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 34,226 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 30,661 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 26,241 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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V79 DGF is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 V79 DGF, 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 V79 DGF registered?

V79 DGF is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is V79 DGF safe to buy?

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