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V154 HLB

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

149,999 mi
Last recorded149,999 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV154 HLB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2014 149,999 miles

Offside steering rack gaiter twisted, not deteriorated

Pass 4 Jun 2013 143,499 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 138,134 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 137,988 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2011 127,946 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2011 127,942 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 176,299 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 163,484 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 152,938 miles

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)

coolant leak from radiator and water pump area.

Pass 8 Sep 2007 138,845 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 138,845 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 118,728 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 118,711 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2006 118,402 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

rear number plate starting to delaminate

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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V154 HLB is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V154 HLB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V154 HLB?

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What year was V154 HLB registered?

V154 HLB is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 11 November 1999.

Is V154 HLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V154 HLB shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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