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V539 LWR

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

185,774 mi
Last recorded185,774 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV539 LWR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 185,774 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 185,773 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Sep 2016 185,757 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Position/main beem (1.7.5c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 180,600 miles

advanced wear nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Fail 2 Jul 2015 180,600 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advanced wear nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 23 Jul 2014 175,124 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 175,124 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 166,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 150,670 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 150,670 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 136,766 miles

Damage to front of N/S sill

N/S & O/S front discs corroded

O/S Wiper split at ends

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

Slight wear,O/S/F track control arm

Fail 5 Jul 2011 136,766 miles

Damage to front of N/S sill

N/S & O/S front discs corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

O/S Wiper split at ends

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

Slight wear,O/S/F track control arm

Pass 10 Jul 2010 125,379 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 106,807 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 106,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 102,311 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 97,752 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 90,007 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 82,224 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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V539 LWR is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V539 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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V539 LWR is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 27 October 1999.

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