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V198 HKV

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,021 mi
Last recorded110,021 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV198 HKV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 110,021 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 110,021 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 100,531 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 89,358 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 76,395 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 76,395 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 59,921 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 42,688 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 35,875 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 23 Aug 2009 32,574 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 29,858 miles

brake pedal travel

Pass 22 Aug 2007 27,400 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 26,424 miles

brake pedal travel

under body cover broken

Pass 18 Aug 2005 24,695 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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V198 HKV is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V198 HKV, 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 V198 HKV registered?

V198 HKV is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V198 HKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V198 HKV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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