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V952 DBB

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,201 mi
Last recorded150,201 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV952 DBB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2013 150,201 miles

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

brake pedal antislip rubber worn on edge

Pass 14 Dec 2012 141,307 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

n/s/f steering rack end play

Pass 8 Nov 2011 134,653 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 125,534 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 119,865 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 113,506 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 113,506 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 105,839 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 94,852 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 94,852 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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V952 DBB is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V952 DBB, 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 V952 DBB registered?

V952 DBB is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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