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V282 LFJ

1999 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

141,131 mi
Last recorded141,131 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV282 LFJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 141,131 miles

Both front indicators fading to white

Clutch juddering

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Bumper damaged

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)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Replacement headlamp bulds give a very weak beam image

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 140,957 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Indicator lens broken (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front indicators fading to white

Clutch juddering

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Bumper damaged

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)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Replacement headlamp bulds give a very weak beam image

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 135,892 miles

N/S/R seatbelt not fitted at time of test

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake discs worn

Fail 3 Oct 2016 135,890 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack end (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective belt broken (5.2.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake discs worn

service light on

Pass 3 Jul 2015 128,814 miles

offside front steering rack arm has slight play

Pass 13 Jun 2014 119,104 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 14 Jun 2013 117,904 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 116,086 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 113,543 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 110,853 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 107,166 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 101,531 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 100,730 miles

o/s handbrake cable outer casing deteriorated

slight wear in n/s of steering rack

Pass 12 May 2007 98,262 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 98,262 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 95,083 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 85,278 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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V282 LFJ is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 V282 LFJ, 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 V282 LFJ registered?

V282 LFJ is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 23 December 1999.

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