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E9 DPL

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,540 mi
Last recorded76,540 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE9 DPL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2011 76,540 miles

Slight play in nearside rack end.

Some high level brake light bulbs not working

Fail 26 Apr 2011 76,540 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Slight play in nearside rack end.

Some high level brake light bulbs not working

Pass 25 Feb 2010 66,548 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 66,548 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust blow at rear silencer joint

Pass 27 Feb 2009 63,141 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 63,141 miles

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 59,815 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 55,679 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 51,945 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 51,945 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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E9 DPL is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E9 DPL, 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 E9 DPL registered?

E9 DPL is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 15 March 1999.

Is E9 DPL safe to buy?

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