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V816 DDB

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,782 mi
Last recorded108,782 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2010
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV816 DDB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 30 Apr 2010 108,782 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 97,325 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 89,633 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 79,562 miles

front tyres worn †front lower arm bushes worn both sides †o/s/r tyre showing cuts on tyre †front discs pitted on edges †n/s/r lens cracked †rear axle bushes movement

Pass 25 Jan 2006 77,035 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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V816 DDB is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V816 DDB, 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 V816 DDB registered?

V816 DDB is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 4 September 1999.

Is V816 DDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V816 DDB shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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