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V101 LVY

1999 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,934 mi
Last recorded158,934 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV101 LVY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2015 158,934 miles

Oil Leak.

Pass 1 Nov 2014 150,695 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2014 150,695 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 137,232 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 132,259 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 132,257 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

n/s and o/s roll bar links different

Fail 12 Oct 2011 121,742 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 121,742 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 107,870 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 107,868 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 94,927 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 80,873 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 76,144 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 67,092 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 67,092 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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V101 LVY is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 V101 LVY, 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 V101 LVY registered?

V101 LVY is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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