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V284 LGU

1999 Audi A3

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,203 mi
Last recorded110,203 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV284 LGU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 110,203 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 Nov 2013 110,203 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2012 99,742 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 96,060 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 96,060 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 91,171 miles

both front wipers split

exhaust centre joint blowing

rear box corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2009 85,759 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Oct 2008 78,882 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Oct 2007 70,981 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 63,778 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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V284 LGU is a 1999 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V284 LGU, 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 V284 LGU registered?

V284 LGU is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V284 LGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V284 LGU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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