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V226 LJM

1999 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,157 mi
Last recorded109,157 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV226 LJM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 109,157 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 108,421 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 105,967 miles

n/s/front and o/s/front track control arms have slight play in inner bull joints

Pass 5 Jul 2011 102,590 miles

slight play in steering

Pass 12 Jul 2010 99,661 miles

n/s/front tyre worn on outer edge

slight play in n/s/front and o/s/front track control arms inner joint

Pass 14 Jul 2009 96,286 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 92,071 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 92,071 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 87,406 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre tread worn and outer wall perished

Pass 21 Nov 2006 84,421 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 77,883 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 77,882 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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V226 LJM is a 1999 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 V226 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V226 LJM registered?

V226 LJM is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 23 November 1999.

Is V226 LJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V226 LJM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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