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V899 DGT

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,677 mi
Last recorded105,677 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV899 DGT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2014 105,677 miles

Play in offside inner steering rack joint

Fail 22 Sep 2014 105,677 miles

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

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

Play in offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 11 Oct 2013 100,559 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 100,553 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 93,766 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

play in o/s iner steering rack

Fail 5 Sep 2012 93,265 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

play in o/s iner steering rack

Pass 29 Sep 2011 79,044 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 75,111 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 70,144 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 61,144 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 53,283 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 43,934 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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V899 DGT is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V899 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V899 DGT registered?

V899 DGT is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V899 DGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V899 DGT shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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