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V312 LGU

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

126,826 mi
Last recorded126,826 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV312 LGU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2012 126,826 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 116,035 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 110,275 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 107,005 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 103,868 miles

all tyres wearing low

Pass 10 Sep 2007 98,261 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2007 98,261 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 85,668 miles

both rear tyre pressures were low (10lbs) ?

n/s rear tyre has slight side wall damage

o/s front tyre has slight side wall damage

o/s headlamp glass cracked

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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V312 LGU is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V312 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V312 LGU registered?

V312 LGU is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 27 September 1999.

Is V312 LGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V312 LGU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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