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V96 DCU

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,105 mi
Last recorded93,105 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV96 DCU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2012 93,105 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 88,359 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 77,433 miles

near side rear tyre has uneven wear

Fail 15 Jun 2010 77,416 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 69,180 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 53,698 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 43,375 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 43,375 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2005 40,233 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)

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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V96 DCU is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 V96 DCU, 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 V96 DCU registered?

V96 DCU is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 4 September 1999.

Is V96 DCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V96 DCU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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