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V976 DTE

1999 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,645 mi
Last recorded190,645 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV976 DTE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 190,645 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/s sill damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 190,645 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Holed in one place (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/s sill damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 179,635 miles

BRAKE PEDAL SOFT

BRAKE PIPES GREASED

Pass 2 Feb 2016 169,165 miles

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

Offside handbrake cable outer casing split

all outer door handles sticky to close

mid section repaired

n/s handbrake lever at caliper sticky

Fail 2 Feb 2016 169,165 miles

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

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

Offside handbrake cable outer casing split

all outer door handles sticky to close

mid section repaired

n/s handbrake lever at caliper sticky

Pass 19 Dec 2014 164,919 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 142,143 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 139,460 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 139,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

os/r brake disc's heavly carroded.

Pass 13 Jul 2011 136,632 miles

damage to drivers rear outer cill

Pass 21 Jul 2010 132,267 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 132,267 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 127,798 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 127,798 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 108,486 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 14 Jul 2008 108,486 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 13 Dec 2006 92,712 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 78,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V976 DTE is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V976 DTE, 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 V976 DTE registered?

V976 DTE is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 30 November 1999.

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