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V876 LGP

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

131,586 mi
Last recorded131,586 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV876 LGP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 131,586 miles

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

both rear tyres and off side front tyre outer walls are perished

Pass 5 Apr 2016 126,696 miles

EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN SYSTEM STILL SUPPORTED

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 114,149 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 107,260 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 96,364 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 96,355 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 92,449 miles

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

n/s/f inner track rod slight play

Pass 15 Mar 2011 88,826 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 76,994 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 76,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 125,529 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 125,204 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Nov 2009 125,204 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 102,017 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 102,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

front number plate deteriated

Pass 22 Nov 2007 81,494 miles

Front brake pads worn to approx,3 to 5mm.

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside outer sill panel damaged.

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

Rear no.plate slightly discoloured.

Fail 22 Nov 2007 81,494 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake pads worn to approx,3 to 5mm.

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer sill panel damaged.

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

Rear no.plate slightly discoloured.

Fail 28 Nov 2006 58,149 miles

Front n/s sill panel crushed.

N/S/R flexi brake hose outer casing not secured in ferrule.(manufacture fault).Not serious defect at this time,advise further regular checks or replacement.

N/S/R tyre has cuts on tread surface.Close to cord depth.Advise replacement.

Not able to visually inspect inner rear brake pads.Advise removal of rear wheels for inspection.

O/S/R tyre cracking at sidewall/tread surface.Advise replacement ASAP.

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 58,149 miles

Front n/s sill panel crushed.

N/S/R flexi brake hose outer casing not secured in ferrule.(manufacture fault).Not serious defect at this time,advise further regular checks or replacement.

N/S/R tyre has cuts on tread surface.Close to cord depth.Advise replacement.

Not able to visually inspect inner rear brake pads.Advise removal of rear wheels for inspection.

O/S/R tyre cracking at sidewall/tread surface.Advise replacement ASAP.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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V876 LGP is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V876 LGP, 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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V876 LGP is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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