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V335 LFM

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,516 mi
Last recorded116,516 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV335 LFM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2012 116,516 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2012 116,516 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2011 111,316 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Sep 2010 104,393 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

cat box heat sheild rattling

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat adult belt not checked properly

engine bay covers fitted some parts not checked properly

Pass 17 Sep 2010 104,393 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

cat box heat sheild rattling

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat adult belt not checked properly

engine bay covers fitted some parts not checked properly

Pass 11 Sep 2009 98,635 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 96,281 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 96,281 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2007 86,222 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 86,154 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 76,257 miles

catalyst heatshield rattling

centre exhaust pipe to rear box clamps rusty

Pass 19 Sep 2005 65,457 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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V335 LFM is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V335 LFM, 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 V335 LFM registered?

V335 LFM is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 22 October 1999.

Is V335 LFM safe to buy?

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