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V948 DVF

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

237,905 mi
Last recorded237,905 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV948 DVF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 237,905 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald on the inside ege (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 231,016 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inside edges

Fail 28 Oct 2016 231,015 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inside edges

Pass 4 Jan 2016 224,611 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 224,605 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported support corroded and clamps missing (7.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing rear (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing rear (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 214,498 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 214,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 205,597 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 205,585 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 196,727 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 177,151 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 160,070 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 135,083 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 135,083 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 114,901 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 98,403 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 89,712 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 78,568 miles

Condition of rear no.plate.

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

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

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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V948 DVF is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V948 DVF, 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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V948 DVF is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 28 October 1999.

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