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V166 KGP

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,489 mi
Last recorded102,489 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV166 KGP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 102,489 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Dec 2019 87,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 77,356 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2018 77,356 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 66,096 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 10 Apr 2017 51,345 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 46,218 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 40,820 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)

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

n/s/f tyre has cracks on outer sidewall and tread

o/s/f tyre has cracks on outer sidewall and tread

o/s/r tyre has cracks on outer sidewall and tread

Fail 12 May 2015 40,820 miles

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

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

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)

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

n/s/f tyre has cracks on outer sidewall and tread

o/s/f tyre has cracks on outer sidewall and tread

o/s/r tyre has cracks on outer sidewall and tread

Pass 25 Apr 2014 37,565 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 36,210 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 34,731 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 34,731 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 33,068 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 33,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 31,365 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 27,526 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 21,284 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 17,658 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 17,417 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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V166 KGP is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V166 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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V166 KGP is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 4 October 1999.

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