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V995 DBB

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

82,607 mi
Last recorded82,607 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV995 DBB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 82,607 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 82,494 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 80,760 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 66,522 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 66,522 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 61,105 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 61,105 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 54,981 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2012 54,981 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 48,651 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2011 48,651 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2010 43,522 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 38,254 miles

slight judder through brakes

Pass 15 Aug 2008 32,116 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 25,783 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 25,783 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 22,479 miles

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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V995 DBB is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V995 DBB, 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 V995 DBB registered?

V995 DBB is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 24 September 1999.

Is V995 DBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V995 DBB shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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