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V520 LWR

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

162,467 mi
Last recorded162,467 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV520 LWR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2014 162,467 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

damage to front bumper and bonnet, bonnet secure at time of test

exhaust noisy

nearside rear brake pipe/hose slightly misshaped

rear axle bushes well worn

Fail 31 Dec 2013 162,463 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

damage to front bumper and bonnet, bonnet secure at time of test

exhaust noisy

nearside rear brake pipe/hose slightly misshaped

rear axle bushes well worn

Pass 13 Dec 2012 153,171 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 151,788 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 151,788 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 143,263 miles

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 4 Aug 2011 143,263 miles

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

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

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 16 Jul 2010 138,482 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 133,256 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 128,065 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 117,359 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 117,287 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 107,319 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 107,288 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s rear brake slightly tight †rear brake pads becoming worn

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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V520 LWR is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 V520 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 V520 LWR registered?

V520 LWR is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 16 September 1999.

Is V520 LWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V520 LWR shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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