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V982 DBA

1999 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

197,778 mi
Last recorded197,778 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV982 DBA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2019 197,778 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2019 197,778 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 175,002 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2018 175,002 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 157,106 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 146,842 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 142,895 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 136,845 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 126,298 miles

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Fail 6 Feb 2013 126,298 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 8 Feb 2012 120,260 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 120,260 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 116,053 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 116,019 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 111,128 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 104,565 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 96,267 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 88,894 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 88,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 80,342 miles

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

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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V982 DBA is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V982 DBA, 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 V982 DBA registered?

V982 DBA is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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