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V896 DGT

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,380 mi
Last recorded96,380 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV896 DGT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 96,380 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Centre engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 96,379 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Centre engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 96,098 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

boot difficult to open

both front brake hoses are slightly deterioated

Fail 28 Mar 2014 96,098 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

boot difficult to open

both front brake hoses are slightly deterioated

Pass 25 Mar 2013 93,014 miles

3 bulbs in centre stop light not working

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension 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)

centre exhaust bracket broken

engine breather hose split

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front and offside front indicator lens damaged

offside front tyre wearing on edges

oil leak

rear axle bushes deteriorating

starter motor noisey

Fail 25 Mar 2013 93,014 miles

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

3 bulbs in centre stop light not working

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension 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)

centre exhaust bracket broken

engine breather hose split

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front and offside front indicator lens damaged

nearside rear tyre under inflated

offside front tyre wearing on edges

oil leak

rear axle bushes deteriorating

starter motor noisey

Pass 13 Feb 2012 88,837 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension 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)

centre exhaust bracket broken

front brake pads low

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front wiper split

oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2012 88,837 miles

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension 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)

centre exhaust bracket broken

front brake pads low

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front wiper split

oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2011 84,265 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

interior mirror damaged

nearside front brake pad wearing low

nearside front indicator lense damaged

offside rear coil spring corroded

rear number plate slightly deteriated

Fail 8 Feb 2011 84,265 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

interior mirror damaged

nearside front brake pad wearing low

nearside front indicator lense damaged

offside rear coil spring corroded

rear number plate slightly deteriated

Fail 31 Jan 2011 84,193 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

N/s/f brake pads getting low

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 78,074 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 72,395 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 67,254 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 59,231 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 50,076 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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V896 DGT is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V896 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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V896 DGT is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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