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L645 ULC

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

206,826 mi
Last recorded206,826 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL645 ULC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 206,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 206,790 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 205,805 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 203,444 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 203,443 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 198,150 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 198,149 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 194,632 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 188,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 182,388 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2017 182,388 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 175,557 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 167,266 miles

offside front wheel has minor play possible track rod end

Pass 7 Nov 2014 157,369 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 157,369 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 148,391 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 140,837 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 133,800 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 126,263 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 119,090 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 119,090 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 109,431 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 102,353 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 102,353 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 91,366 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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L645 ULC is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 L645 ULC, 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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L645 ULC is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 21 December 1999.

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