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V165 KGP

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

91,017 mi
Last recorded91,017 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV165 KGP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 91,017 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 90,081 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 88,376 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 86,877 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 84,780 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 83,025 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 81,098 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 77,119 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 76,910 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 74,492 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 72,674 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 69,890 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 67,610 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 65,098 miles

Near side rear tyre cracking inbetween treads

Fail 18 Jun 2013 65,098 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Near side rear tyre cracking inbetween treads

Pass 19 Jun 2012 62,774 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 60,814 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 57,632 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 57,617 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 52,052 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 46,818 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 42,770 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 38,175 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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V165 KGP is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 V165 KGP, 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 V165 KGP registered?

V165 KGP is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V165 KGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V165 KGP shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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