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T855 KLD

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

130,648 mi
Last recorded130,648 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2010
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT855 KLD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2010 130,648 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 130,557 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 121,531 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/r slight bind

Fail 13 Jul 2009 121,519 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/r slight bind

Pass 9 Jul 2008 113,199 miles

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

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

front bushes wearing

o/s/r service brake lazy

Pass 9 Jul 2007 185,181 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 105,176 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 96,955 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 96,995 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

nail in tyre

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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T855 KLD is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 T855 KLD, 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 T855 KLD registered?

T855 KLD is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 30 March 1999.

Is T855 KLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T855 KLD shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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