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V558 LWR

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

178,011 mi
Last recorded178,011 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV558 LWR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2014 178,011 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside front wheel bearing feels slightly rough when spun

Fail 10 Nov 2014 178,011 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside front wheel bearing feels slightly rough when spun

Pass 19 Nov 2013 172,994 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 172,986 miles

Nearside Outer 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 rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 167,501 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 167,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 161,901 miles

brake pad warning light on

car lowered

front tyres show signs of rubbing on inner side walls but not at time of test

o/s drive shaft shows signs of rubbing on anti-roll bar but not at time of test

Fail 21 Nov 2011 161,894 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

brake pad warning light on

car lowered

front tyres show signs of rubbing on inner side walls but not at time of test

o/s drive shaft shows signs of rubbing on anti-roll bar but not at time of test

Pass 23 Nov 2010 157,341 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2010 157,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 144,940 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 144,940 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front AntiRoll Bar And Bushes Worn.

Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges.

Nearside And Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rear Bushes Worn.

Rear Suspension Coil Springs Corroded.

Fail 29 Aug 2008 141,034 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 141,034 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 135,551 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 129,732 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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V558 LWR is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 V558 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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V558 LWR is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 24 November 1999.

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