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V530 LWR

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

96,230 mi
Last recorded96,230 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV530 LWR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2012 96,230 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 96,230 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 89,469 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2011 82,469 miles

Nail in front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2010 159,064 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 147,029 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 133,283 miles

N/S/R TYRE CUT IN OUTER SIDEWALL

Fail 7 Feb 2008 133,283 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/R TYRE CUT IN OUTER SIDEWALL

Pass 16 Mar 2007 123,303 miles

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

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

fan belt slightly deteriorated

n/s/f outer tyre wall cut

not all higher level stop lights working

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 14 Mar 2007 123,303 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

fan belt slightly deteriorated

n/s/f outer tyre wall cut

not all higher level stop lights working

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2006 115,470 miles

not all higher level stop lights working

Fail 19 Jan 2006 114,646 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn

not all higher level stop lights working

o/s/f tyre slightly worn

oil leak

under tray damaged

wiper blades smear slightly

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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V530 LWR is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V530 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 V530 LWR registered?

V530 LWR is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 18 October 1999.

Is V530 LWR safe to buy?

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