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LEZ 7021

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,226 mi
Last recorded148,226 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEZ 7021
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 148,226 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 148,226 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 147,674 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 137,444 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Aug 2017 136,743 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre mount (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Aug 2016 119,026 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil/coolant leaks

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 118,601 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around mid section (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

multiple coolant leaks

trace of oil leaking around engine

uneven brake wear across rear axle

Pass 29 Aug 2015 110,180 miles

Front there is play in the inner tie rods

Rear rear brake pipes corroded

engine covers fitted

oil leak

steering component appears to be damp

vehicle wet when tested

Pass 2 Sep 2014 95,578 miles

exhaust loose at catalyst to centre section (clamp missing)

nearside front tyre showing damage to outer sidewall

Fail 22 Aug 2014 94,919 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust loose at catalyst to centre section (clamp missing)

nearside front tyre showing damage to outer sidewall

Pass 30 Aug 2013 79,935 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

coolant level below minimum

offside rear tyre splitting on outer wall

Pass 17 Aug 2012 70,152 miles

oil leak on engine

n/s/f lower arm bush starting to pull out

all brake discs worn and corroded

damage on bodywork

exhaust corroded

front tyres wearing on edges

kerb damage on alloys and tyres

n/s/f and n/s/r brake pads worn close to limit

Fail 15 Aug 2012 70,097 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

all brake discs worn and corroded

damage on bodywork

exhaust corroded

front tyres wearing on edges

kerb damage on alloys and tyres

n/s/f and n/s/r brake pads worn close to limit

n/s/f lower arm bush starting to pull out

oil leak on engine

Pass 1 Sep 2011 62,673 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 54,283 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2010 54,235 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 52,442 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall cut but not exposing cords

Fail 7 Sep 2009 52,410 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 44,287 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 25,076 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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LEZ 7021 is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LEZ 7021, 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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LEZ 7021 is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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