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V583 LWR

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,441 mi
Last recorded131,441 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV583 LWR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2012 131,441 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 131,437 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 120,964 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

poss pas weap at front

Fail 3 Mar 2011 120,963 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

poss pas weap at front

Pass 5 Feb 2010 110,564 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 110,561 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 97,364 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 82,985 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 82,966 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 69,268 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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V583 LWR is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V583 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 V583 LWR registered?

V583 LWR is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 13 December 1999.

Is V583 LWR safe to buy?

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