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V404 LUA

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,162 mi
Last recorded120,162 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV404 LUA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 120,162 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 106,017 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 104,786 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 102,077 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 98,549 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 94,013 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 90,502 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 90,502 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 82,870 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 74,367 miles

front brake discs badly corroded on insides

rear pads approx 70%-80% worn, discs worn and corroded

slight binding on offside rear brake

Fail 14 Aug 2012 74,367 miles

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

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

front brake discs badly corroded on insides

rear pads approx 70%-80% worn, discs worn and corroded

slight binding on offside rear brake

Pass 9 Aug 2011 69,631 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 64,345 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2009 59,225 miles

frnt discs a little corroded on inner sides

Pass 19 Aug 2008 55,467 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres tread slightly worn uneven inner edge

Fail 19 Aug 2008 55,467 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear tyres tread slightly worn uneven inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2007 50,191 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear tyres getting out of shape advise replacement

Pass 4 Aug 2006 42,900 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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V404 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 83.3%.

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 V404 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 V404 LUA registered?

V404 LUA is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V404 LUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V404 LUA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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