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L19 NKY

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

198,198 mi
Last recorded198,198 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL19 NKY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 198,198 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 193,900 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 190,605 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 188,209 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 185,906 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 183,043 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 176,031 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 174,754 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 174,744 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 172,033 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust rear clamp deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2016 163,524 miles

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

slightly long brake pedal

Fail 21 Jul 2015 157,529 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 157,529 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 148,165 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 136,525 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 136,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 125,480 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 115,720 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 104,795 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 93,357 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 93,357 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2008 81,740 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 81,740 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 81,072 miles

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

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)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 72,596 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 64,564 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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L19 NKY is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 L19 NKY, 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 L19 NKY registered?

L19 NKY is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 4 January 1999.

Is L19 NKY safe to buy?

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