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V191 LJM

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,572 mi
Last recorded102,572 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV191 LJM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 102,572 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

body damage all round

Fail 22 Apr 2014 102,572 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 emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

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

body damage all round

engine cooling fan smoking

engine over heating

Pass 19 Apr 2013 99,493 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 99,493 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

service light on

Pass 30 Apr 2012 96,944 miles

Air bag warning light on

Front bumper and nearside front damage

Nearside mirror damage and slight insecure(broken bracket)

Offside rear damage

Oil level very low

Pass 20 May 2011 92,948 miles

Nearside mirror slightly damage

Offside front tyre worn on the edge

the plastick on the oil dip stick broken

Engine oil level not see on the dip stick

Offside rear brake pad worn down very low

Pass 30 Apr 2010 88,659 miles

Nearside and rear of the car slightly damaged

Nearside front car body damaged

Pass 15 Apr 2009 83,611 miles

Nearside front slight damagee

rear bumper slight damage

rear number plate slight deteriorate

Fail 15 Apr 2009 83,611 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front slight damagee

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear bumper slight damage

rear number plate slight deteriorate

winscreen fluit level very low

Fail 7 Apr 2008 79,399 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

air bag light is on

coolant level low

engine breather hose split

n/s & o/s front indicators security?

rear registration plate lights slightly dim

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

service light is on

slight play in steering coloum

Pass 7 Apr 2008 79,399 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag light is on

coolant level low

engine breather hose split

n/s & o/s front indicators security?

rear registration plate lights slightly dim

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

service light is on

slight play in steering coloum

Pass 30 Apr 2007 71,241 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 88,251 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 88,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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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V191 LJM is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc 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 V191 LJM, 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 V191 LJM registered?

V191 LJM is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 8 December 1999.

Is V191 LJM safe to buy?

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