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V960 DWV

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

142,667 mi
Last recorded142,667 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV960 DWV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 142,667 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 142,288 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 130,373 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2018 126,604 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 124,178 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 119,499 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge bald (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted to o/s/r

number plates not of correct font

Fail 4 Dec 2015 119,499 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)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge bald (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted to o/s/r

number plates not of correct font

Pass 29 Nov 2014 114,001 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 108,507 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 100,040 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 100,040 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 93,855 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 93,403 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Sep 2010 82,899 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 76,922 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 71,598 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 63,766 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 55,537 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 49,847 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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V960 DWV is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 V960 DWV, 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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What year was V960 DWV registered?

V960 DWV is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V960 DWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V960 DWV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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