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V346 LFM

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

159,840 mi
Last recorded159,840 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV346 LFM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 159,840 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 151,362 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 151,362 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings Inner joint (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 133,604 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 128,838 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 122,074 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 121,674 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2012 121,674 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 120,246 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 111,422 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 102,910 miles

front brakes discs worn

Fail 13 Oct 2008 102,910 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

front brakes discs worn

Pass 26 Oct 2007 97,098 miles

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

REAR TYRES WEARING INNER EDGES

Pass 27 Oct 2006 88,079 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 88,077 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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V346 LFM is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V346 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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V346 LFM is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 15 October 1999.

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