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V796 LGK

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

147,348 mi
Last recorded147,348 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV796 LGK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 147,348 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 138,979 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 138,942 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Additional braking device wiring not secure (3.6.I.5)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 128,368 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 119,440 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 119,440 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 111,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

air bag light on

front wiper blades split but clearing the screen ok

Pass 1 Jul 2011 111,202 miles

air bag light on

front wiper blades split but clearing the screen ok

Pass 25 Jun 2010 101,916 miles

both rear brake discs corroding on edge

Pass 16 May 2009 91,056 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 75,943 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 9 Mar 2007 69,671 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2005 56,900 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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V796 LGK is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V796 LGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V796 LGK registered?

V796 LGK is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 20 December 1999.

Is V796 LGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V796 LGK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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