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V816 LDV

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,200 mi
Last recorded152,200 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV816 LDV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 152,200 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 132,327 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 131,928 miles

Centre Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 111,477 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 111,477 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 94,174 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 84,617 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 84,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 69,647 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 64,695 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 60,697 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 58,157 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 54,839 miles

front wipers poor

Pass 19 Sep 2007 50,680 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 44,866 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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V816 LDV is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V816 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 V816 LDV registered?

V816 LDV is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 21 October 1999.

Is V816 LDV safe to buy?

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