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V869 DGT

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,922 mi
Last recorded95,922 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV869 DGT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 95,922 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear poor performance on parking brake.

Nearside Rear refitted handbrake clip

Offside Rear spring in pad is not located correctly

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 95,489 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Adjusted headlamp aim.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear spring in pad is not located correctly

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 84,641 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear light lens cracked

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2014 79,038 miles

Front numberplate cracked

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

Offside rear light lens cracked

Fail 21 Feb 2014 79,034 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front numberplate cracked

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

Offside rear light lens cracked

Pass 30 Jan 2013 78,999 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 76,855 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2011 76,831 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 68,677 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 60,527 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 60,527 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 54,269 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 47,370 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 41,348 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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V869 DGT is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc 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 V869 DGT, 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 V869 DGT registered?

V869 DGT is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 18 September 1999.

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