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V545 LWR

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,893 mi
Last recorded89,893 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV545 LWR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2012 89,893 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 80,111 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 79,425 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

child seat fitted nearside rear

rear tyres starting to go out of shape

slight damage front bumper (nearside)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 70,732 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 70,704 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 61,991 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 147,414 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 141,487 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 138,326 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 133,963 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 133,963 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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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V545 LWR is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 V545 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 V545 LWR registered?

V545 LWR is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 15 November 1999.

Is V545 LWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V545 LWR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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