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V363 LUA

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

162,137 mi
Last recorded162,137 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV363 LUA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2015 162,137 miles

centre brake light not all functioning

centre exhaust clamps corroded

emissions only just passed,hydracarbons

offside door mirror glass loose

Pass 9 Sep 2014 146,589 miles

rear exhust bracket corroded

slight play n/s/f wheel

Fail 5 Sep 2014 146,278 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

rear exhust bracket corroded

slight play n/s/f wheel

Pass 31 Aug 2013 139,307 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 139,307 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 130,292 miles

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

signs of water leak around lower radiator

Pass 10 Sep 2011 119,890 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 119,890 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

deep cut nearside rear tyre outer side wall

Pass 4 Sep 2010 107,496 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 107,496 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 93,126 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 93,125 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2008 78,503 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

N/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS MISSING

Pass 4 Apr 2008 78,503 miles

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

N/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS MISSING

Pass 18 Sep 2006 65,726 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 65,726 miles

Offside Rear 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)

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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V363 LUA is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 V363 LUA, 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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V363 LUA is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 10 September 1999.

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