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V979 DVO

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

129,190 mi
Last recorded129,190 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV979 DVO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 129,190 miles

N/S/R TYRE BECOMING UNEVENLY WORN ON INNER EDGE - 195 65 15 91H

O/S/R TYRE BECOMING UNEVENLY WORN ON INNER EDGE - 195 65 15 91H

REV COUNTER INOP

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW - CAT TO CENTER JOIN (SLEEVE)

UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS HEAVILY CORRODED - MORE ADVANCED IN AREAS

Fail 28 Jun 2017 129,190 miles

rear brake binding O/S/R - POSSIBLE STICKING PADS IN CARRIER (3.7.B.1)

N/S/R TYRE BECOMING UNEVENLY WORN ON INNER EDGE - 195 65 15 91H

O/S/R TYRE BECOMING UNEVENLY WORN ON INNER EDGE - 195 65 15 91H

REV COUNTER INOP

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW - CAT TO CENTER JOIN (SLEEVE)

UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS HEAVILY CORRODED - MORE ADVANCED IN AREAS

Pass 4 Nov 2014 122,413 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 118,172 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 118,171 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 117,319 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 117,318 miles

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 115,596 miles

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

all brake weather guards poor condition

front brake discs pitted on rear faces becoming excessive

Fail 7 Oct 2011 115,596 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake weather guards poor condition

front brake discs pitted on rear faces becoming excessive

Pass 5 Oct 2010 113,115 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs poor condition

rear brakes holding on

Fail 5 Oct 2010 113,115 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs poor condition

rear brakes holding on

Pass 9 Oct 2009 110,388 miles

offside rear brake flex corroded

slight play offside front suspension top mounting

Fail 9 Oct 2009 110,388 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear brake flex corroded

slight play offside front suspension top mounting

Pass 3 Oct 2008 103,423 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2007 94,609 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 94,609 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 87,788 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 87,788 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise PAS pipe at steering rack damp

advise both front suspension wishbone bushes starting to perish

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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V979 DVO is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V979 DVO, 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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V979 DVO is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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