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V259 LYS

1999 Audi A3

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

143,263 mi
Last recorded143,263 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV259 LYS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 11 Feb 2026 143,263 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 142,435 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 141,399 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframes and lower srms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 140,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 137,114 miles

Engine covers & or undertrays fitted to the vehicle partially obscuring some testable items from view

Pass 23 Jan 2021 133,955 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 132,708 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 130,274 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 128,982 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 125,901 miles

Both front suspension arm rear bushes starting to de-bond

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 120,637 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 114,148 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)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 108,744 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 101,811 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 95,363 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 88,430 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 81,121 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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V259 LYS is a 1999 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V259 LYS, 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 V259 LYS registered?

V259 LYS is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 5 November 1999.

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