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V385 LUA

1999 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,803 mi
Last recorded78,803 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2009
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV385 LUA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2009 78,803 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 17 Nov 2008 71,568 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 71,568 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 64,703 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Nov 2006 58,940 miles

both drive shaft oil seals weaping

water ingress in rear number plate

wipers smearing

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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V385 LUA is a 1999 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V385 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V385 LUA registered?

V385 LUA is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V385 LUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V385 LUA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V385 LUA have outstanding finance?

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