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V885 LUB

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,399 mi
Last recorded159,399 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV885 LUB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2011 159,399 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 159,399 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 131,582 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

air bag worning lamp on

slight play in offside track rod

Pass 19 Nov 2009 118,893 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 118,888 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 109,171 miles

n/s/f brake disc corroded

n/s/f headlamp cracked

n/s/f indicator slightly white

Fail 2 Nov 2007 104,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 104,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2006 95,964 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 95,964 miles

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

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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V885 LUB is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V885 LUB, 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 V885 LUB registered?

V885 LUB is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 18 September 1999.

Is V885 LUB safe to buy?

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