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V976 DWV

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

108,254 mi
Last recorded108,254 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV976 DWV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 108,254 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hoses - both (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2018 108,240 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hoses - both (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 99,659 miles

1x high level brake light bulb inop

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2016 93,115 miles

Inner steering rack joint(s) play

Pass 24 Apr 2015 88,115 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 May 2014 83,775 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 May 2013 79,589 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 79,589 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2012 74,350 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 May 2012 74,341 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 66,432 miles

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

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

r/number plate poor condition,nearside rear tyre wearing on edges,f/brake pads getting low,rear brake discs wearing+slight brake binding,suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2011 66,432 miles

r/number plate poor condition,nearside rear tyre wearing on edges,f/brake pads getting low,rear brake discs wearing+slight brake binding,suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2010 61,293 miles

brake discs+pads wearing

Fail 16 Feb 2010 61,293 miles

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

brake discs+pads wearing

Fail 15 Feb 2010 61,288 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 54,473 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 48,317 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 10 Jan 2007 41,278 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 6 Dec 2005 33,431 miles

unable to assess outer sills due to plastic covers

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 DWV is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V976 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 V976 DWV registered?

V976 DWV is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 22 November 1999.

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