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V692 LJB

1999 Audi A3

Blue Lpg 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

226,880 mi
Last recorded226,880 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV692 LJB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 226,880 miles

Central exhaust slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Nov 2015 222,967 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 222,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 211,799 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 201,273 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 201,273 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 185,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 11 Oct 2012 185,097 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Oct 2011 173,377 miles

MARKS TO WINDSCREEN

Pass 18 Oct 2010 160,421 miles

Both headlight aims a bit hazy

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 150,611 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 139,348 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 125,669 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 125,539 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 113,478 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2006 113,478 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 98,702 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge and slight side wall damage

rear no plate slightly faded

tread damage near side front 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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V692 LJB is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V692 LJB, 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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V692 LJB is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 13 December 1999.

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