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V39 LCC

1999 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

144,535 mi
Last recorded144,535 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV39 LCC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 144,535 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

all rear brake pipes slightly deteriorated

both nearside and offside outer sills have damage

both rear axle bushes worn and deteriorated

Fail 16 Feb 2017 144,529 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster missing (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

all rear brake pipes slightly deteriorated

both nearside and offside outer sills have damage

both rear axle bushes worn and deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2016 131,866 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit in places due to being slightly misshaped on inner edge 205/55r16 91h (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn low on inner edge

Fail 19 Feb 2016 131,866 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit in places due to being slightly misshaped on inner edge 205/55r16 91h (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn low on inner edge

Pass 13 Nov 2014 112,892 miles

Nearside rear tyre becoming perished

Fail 12 Nov 2014 112,892 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre becoming perished

Pass 20 Nov 2013 99,460 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 98,762 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 98,762 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 85,598 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 85,598 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 81,102 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Sep 2010 79,089 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 78,041 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Sep 2009 78,040 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 77,042 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 75,055 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 75,050 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 61,203 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 47,678 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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V39 LCC is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V39 LCC, 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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V39 LCC is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 11 November 1999.

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