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V798 LGK

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

94,677 mi
Last recorded94,677 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV798 LGK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 94,677 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside front strut top mounting worn

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 94,677 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside front strut top mounting worn

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 86,258 miles

brake pad warning light on

dampness around power steering pump

front brake pads low

play in both rear axle bushes

play nearside inner rack joint

slight damage to both front tyre outer sidewalls

Fail 15 Sep 2017 86,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake pad warning light on

dampness around power steering pump

front brake pads low

play in both rear axle bushes

play nearside inner rack joint

slight damage to both front tyre outer sidewalls

Pass 15 Oct 2016 70,322 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 63,535 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 58,457 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 54,847 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 50,737 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 50,737 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 47,607 miles

rear bumper sligt damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2010 44,375 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 41,666 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 41,666 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 38,740 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 38,740 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 35,688 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 35,688 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged.

Pass 27 Feb 2006 32,908 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 32,908 miles

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

O/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY LOW ON INNER EDGE;N/S/F INNER CV BOOT CRACKED; BOTH FRONT DISCS SLIGHTLY RUSTY ON EDGES.

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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V798 LGK is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V798 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.

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V798 LGK is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 23 December 1999.

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