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L20 JHD

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

153,537 mi
Last recorded153,537 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL20 JHD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2017 153,537 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 144,653 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 136,839 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 130,319 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 119,697 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 105,720 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

vehicle lowered / front tyres split / rear discs corroded

Pass 18 May 2011 92,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 21 May 2010 81,841 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

damadge to rear.

Pass 17 Apr 2009 78,680 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 78,680 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 68,110 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 62,747 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 52,984 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 52,984 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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L20 JHD is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 L20 JHD, 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 L20 JHD registered?

L20 JHD is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 18 March 1999.

Is L20 JHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L20 JHD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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