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S873 RKK

1999 Audi A3

Purple Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

137,810 mi
Last recorded137,810 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS873 RKK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 137,810 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 120,755 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 105,208 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Fail 21 Mar 2012 105,208 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2011 100,844 miles

front discs rusty

rear discs rusty

Pass 6 Apr 2010 93,829 miles

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

both rear axle bushes deteriorating

Pass 30 Mar 2009 88,839 miles

front lower wishbone inner rear bushes deteriorated both sides

Fail 30 Mar 2009 88,839 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

front lower wishbone inner rear bushes deteriorated both sides

Pass 2 Apr 2008 84,923 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 80,502 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 73,609 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriate.

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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S873 RKK is a 1999 Audi A3 in Purple with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S873 RKK, 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 S873 RKK registered?

S873 RKK is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 7 January 1999.

Is S873 RKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S873 RKK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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