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DCZ 2509

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

138,890 mi
Last recorded138,890 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCZ 2509
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 138,890 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 138,890 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 135,242 miles

centre exhaust mount is broken

engine and/or gearbox is leaking oil

front indicators are faded

nearside front lower arm rear bush is split, worn and on the limit for a failure

nearside front tyre tread is low, bald on the inner and outer edges and is perished

offside front tyre tread is low, bald on the inner edge and is perished

offside steering arm is worn

radiator has signs of a leak

screen has stone chips

Pass 7 Sep 2017 127,501 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 127,501 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 117,981 miles

off side rear tyre 2mm 195/65/15

rear springs corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2015 110,635 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 105,280 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 99,481 miles

osf indicater loose, osf tyre inner edge getting close to limit, nsf tyre wearing both edges

Fail 25 Jul 2013 99,481 miles

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

osf indicater loose, osf tyre inner edge getting close to limit, nsf tyre wearing both edges

Pass 21 Jul 2012 96,299 miles

n/s/r tyre outer edge wearing thin

o/s/f indicator lense damaged

o/s/f tyre wearing thin

rear axle bushes have slight play

Fail 21 Jul 2012 96,299 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/r tyre outer edge wearing thin

o/s/f indicator lense damaged

o/s/f tyre wearing thin

rear axle bushes have slight play

Pass 17 Dec 2010 88,550 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 81,311 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 81,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 72,855 miles

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

rear suspension beam bushes perished

Pass 1 Dec 2007 66,147 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 58,838 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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DCZ 2509 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 72.2%.

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 DCZ 2509, 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 DCZ 2509 registered?

DCZ 2509 is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is DCZ 2509 safe to buy?

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