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S887 KBA

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,414 mi
Last recorded116,414 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS887 KBA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2015 116,414 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 108,341 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r coil spring corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2012 93,893 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 87,440 miles

slight play in n/s inner tierod

windscreen has damage more than 40mm but is not within zone "A" or swept area.

Fail 30 Dec 2011 87,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in n/s inner tierod

windscreen has damage more than 40mm but is not within zone "A" or swept area.

Pass 30 Dec 2010 80,297 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

all road tyre's slightly perished

Fail 30 Dec 2010 80,297 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

all road tyre's slightly perished

Pass 19 Dec 2009 75,009 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front bumpoer insecure

n/s/r light damaged

rear bumper damaged

Pass 30 Dec 2008 70,241 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 65,918 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 60,125 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 60,125 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2005 53,411 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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S887 KBA is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S887 KBA, 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 S887 KBA registered?

S887 KBA is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S887 KBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S887 KBA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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