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S116 DFC

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,623 mi
Last recorded63,623 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2009
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS116 DFC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2009 63,623 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)

Slight play in rear axle bushes

Pass 9 Jan 2008 58,918 miles

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

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

exhaust bracket broken

front reg plate deteriorated

n/S/F tyre worn outer edge

wipers smearing

Pass 11 Jan 2007 53,263 miles

Exhaust centre section bracket broke.

Pass 17 Jan 2006 48,026 miles

exhaust front box bracket broken

front reg plate peeling

Fail 17 Jan 2006 48,023 miles

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

exhaust front box bracket broken

front reg plate peeling & rear reg plate distorted

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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S116 DFC is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S116 DFC, 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 S116 DFC registered?

S116 DFC is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 19 February 1999.

Is S116 DFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S116 DFC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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