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V998 DLC

1999 Audi A3

Maroon Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,384 mi
Last recorded114,384 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV998 DLC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 114,384 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 NSF/OSF (3.6.B.4d)

Front Coolant leak RADIATOR ()

Front Oil leak ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 41% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear X2 TYRES PERISHED

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 114,380 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 NSF/OSF (3.6.B.4d)

Front Coolant leak RADIATOR ()

Front Oil leak ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 41% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear X2 TYRES PERISHED

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 107,664 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside oil leak

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 107,663 miles

Stop lamp not working x3 (1.2.1b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside oil leak

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 100,293 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 94,333 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant leak bottum of rad

Pass 25 Sep 2012 85,974 miles

Coolant leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 79,905 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 79,903 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 74,214 miles

slight play n/s steering

Pass 23 Sep 2009 66,248 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 58,354 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 58,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 51,843 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 43,854 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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V998 DLC is a 1999 Audi A3 in Maroon with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V998 DLC, 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 V998 DLC registered?

V998 DLC is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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