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V954 DLC

1999 Audi A3

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

105,637 mi
Last recorded105,637 miles
Recorded on7 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV954 DLC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2012 105,637 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 89,444 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 89,441 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 14 Apr 2010 86,418 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 86,356 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

offside rear tyre cracking up

Pass 15 Apr 2009 80,658 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 80,429 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

offside rear tyre cracking up

Pass 19 Mar 2008 72,864 miles

both front tyres cracking up

Fail 19 Mar 2008 72,864 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres cracking up

Pass 30 May 2007 66,472 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 66,469 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2007 65,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Pass 3 May 2006 62,998 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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V954 DLC is a 1999 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 V954 DLC, 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 V954 DLC registered?

V954 DLC is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is V954 DLC safe to buy?

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