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V762 LJB

1999 Audi A3

Purple Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

171,992 mi
Last recorded171,992 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV762 LJB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 171,992 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 132,574 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 112,565 miles

both front tyre close to inner arches on full lock

corrosion and wear both front brake discs

damage to off side and near side sills

Pass 11 Sep 2014 97,535 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Both front coil springs can be turned easily with wheels off the ground.

Fail 11 Sep 2014 97,535 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front coil springs can be turned easily with wheels off the ground.

Pass 3 Sep 2013 83,288 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 71,017 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 71,016 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 68,035 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 65,879 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

air bag light on

offside rear tyre cracking

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2011 65,879 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

air bag light on

offside rear tyre cracking

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2010 64,578 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 62,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 60,776 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 58,514 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 56,022 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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V762 LJB is a 1999 Audi A3 in Purple with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 V762 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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V762 LJB is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 14 December 1999.

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