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V733 LDV

1999 Audi A3

Yellow Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

114,008 mi
Last recorded114,008 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV733 LDV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 114,008 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 111,196 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 107,894 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 104,599 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 104,548 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2020 100,796 miles

slight movement in o/s inner steering joint

Fail 6 Feb 2020 100,794 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor section damaged (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working all (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight movement in o/s inner steering joint

Pass 21 Jan 2019 96,388 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 91,908 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 84,272 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 78,754 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 72,809 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Jan 2014 66,019 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 66,018 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 59,268 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 51,587 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 43,352 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 43,352 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 36,300 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 27,224 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 22,327 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 19,885 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 17,601 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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V733 LDV is a 1999 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 V733 LDV, 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 V733 LDV registered?

V733 LDV is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 16 December 1999.

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