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V820 DCJ

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

127,244 mi
Last recorded127,244 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV820 DCJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2014 127,244 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centrol exhaust bracket broken but still supper exhaust systeam

Fail 19 Jun 2014 127,243 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centrol exhaust bracket broken but still supper exhaust systeam

Pass 27 Jun 2013 121,669 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 121,669 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil levell low on arrival

off side rear holed

radiator electric fan whinning

spare tyre flat

Pass 26 Jun 2012 115,691 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 115,689 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

coolant leak from radiator

oil filler cap missing

Pass 13 Jun 2011 106,859 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 106,858 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f headlamp lens damage

Pass 10 Jun 2010 97,453 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 92,135 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both number plate damage

coolant leaking from n /s lower rad area

Fail 18 Jun 2009 92,134 miles

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)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both number plate damage

coolant leaking from n /s lower rad area

Pass 18 Nov 2008 87,828 miles

front and rear number plates starting to delaminate

Fail 17 Nov 2008 87,828 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

front and rear number plates starting to delaminate

Pass 11 Jun 2008 83,499 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 83,499 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 74,687 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Jun 2007 74,687 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 65,244 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 54,346 miles

FRONT NOPLATE CRACKED BUT SECURE AND NOT OBSCURING LETERS AND NUMBERS

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

REAR OFFSIDE LIGHT LENS CRACKED BUT NO WHITE LIGHT TO REAR

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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V820 DCJ is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 V820 DCJ, 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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V820 DCJ is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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