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V511 LWR

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,736 mi
Last recorded107,736 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV511 LWR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 107,736 miles

air bag light on

engine running bad

Fail 30 Jul 2011 107,736 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2010 92,298 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 75,825 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 62,388 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 62,383 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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V511 LWR is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V511 LWR, 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 V511 LWR registered?

V511 LWR is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 17 September 1999.

Is V511 LWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V511 LWR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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