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V205 MKX

1999 Audi A3

Purple Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

173,759 mi
Last recorded173,759 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV205 MKX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2015 173,759 miles

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

Reversing lights Inop

Fail 3 Oct 2015 173,759 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Reversing lights Inop

Pass 15 Sep 2014 169,459 miles

Advise Nail in O/S/F Tyre and cannot be repaired.

Fail 8 Sep 2014 169,459 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Advise Front disc pads are worn just above the legal limit of 1.5mm and are just acceptable.

Advise Nail in O/S/F Tyre and cannot be repaired.

Pass 15 Jul 2013 161,135 miles

Advise Both front tyres are worn just above the legal limit of 1.6mm and are acceptable.

Advise Lowering springs fitted to front and rear of vehicle.

Advise N/S/F Tyre worn low.

Advise child seatd fitted N/S/F.

Advise noise of front suspension but no fault found.

Fail 15 Jul 2013 161,135 miles

Advise Both front tyres are worn just above the legal limit of 1.6mm and are acceptable.

Advise Lowering springs fitted to front and rear of vehicle.

Advise N/S/F Tyre worn low.

Advise child seatd fitted N/S/F.

Advise noise of front suspension but no fault found.

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 152,268 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 143,759 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 138,480 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 124,893 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 124,893 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 112,853 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 112,853 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 101,072 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 90,809 miles

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

offside front headlamp glass has small stone chip

Pass 1 Jun 2006 90,809 miles

offside front headlamp glass has small stone chip

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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V205 MKX is a 1999 Audi A3 in Purple with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V205 MKX, 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 V205 MKX registered?

V205 MKX is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 December 1999.

Is V205 MKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V205 MKX shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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