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V565 LWR

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

161,626 mi
Last recorded161,626 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV565 LWR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2015 161,626 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 146,589 miles

slight corrosion to power steering pipes

some brake pipes are slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Aug 2014 146,567 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

minor holes are in the exhaust

slight corrosion to power steering pipes

some brake pipes are slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Aug 2013 133,479 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 120,084 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 116,424 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 116,418 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 112,110 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 104,510 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 97,053 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Oct 2008 97,053 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 88,724 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 74,720 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 62,505 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nail in tyre

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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V565 LWR is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V565 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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V565 LWR is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 9 September 1999.

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