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V905 LUB

1999 Audi A3

Purple Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,081 mi
Last recorded96,081 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV905 LUB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2012 96,081 miles

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

rear bumper has a large dent in it

Pass 29 Sep 2011 87,197 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear brake discs look corroded/pitted slightly

Pass 9 Dec 2010 82,972 miles

4x tyres on edges

centre exhaust bracket corroded arond mount

Pass 9 Dec 2009 73,981 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2009 73,981 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 66,868 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 59,795 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 51,157 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Dec 2006 51,133 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V905 LUB is a 1999 Audi A3 in Purple with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V905 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V905 LUB registered?

V905 LUB is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 11 December 1999.

Is V905 LUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V905 LUB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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