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V120 LVY

1999 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,886 mi
Last recorded177,886 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV120 LVY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 177,886 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

rear axle rusty in parts

Fail 20 Jun 2017 177,838 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play also dust gaiter split (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bush (2.4.G.2)

grommet missing from n/s centre floor

rear axle rusty in parts

Pass 1 Jul 2016 165,385 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both front (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front just passable right on limit (4.1.E.1)

rear axle rusty

Fail 30 Jun 2016 165,385 miles

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

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both front (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front just passable right on limit (4.1.E.1)

rear axle rusty

Pass 15 Jun 2015 152,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear brake binding slightly.

Fail 15 Jun 2015 152,812 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 11 Jul 2014 148,512 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 148,512 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 139,398 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 130,437 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 120,894 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 112,098 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 102,848 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 94,508 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 85,820 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 77,884 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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V120 LVY is a 1999 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V120 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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V120 LVY is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 22 November 1999.

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