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V365 LUA

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

159,592 mi
Last recorded159,592 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV365 LUA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 159,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge & close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 155,456 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 155,456 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear sub-fram (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 149,409 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Sep 2016 142,773 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 136,427 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 128,802 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 119,835 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 113,456 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 113,456 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 107,944 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 107,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 101,872 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 101,872 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 97,266 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 92,493 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 88,329 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 78,151 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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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V365 LUA is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V365 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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What year was V365 LUA registered?

V365 LUA is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V365 LUA safe to buy?

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