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V208 HKV

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,394 mi
Last recorded113,394 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV208 HKV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 113,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2016 100,656 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 100,656 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2015 89,950 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

[emissions] lambda reading on upper limit

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 24 Sep 2013 83,942 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 77,770 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 69,650 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 65,413 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 65,386 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2009 61,894 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2009 61,890 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2008 57,204 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 52,744 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 44,599 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 39,071 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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V208 HKV is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 V208 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V208 HKV registered?

V208 HKV is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 2 September 1999.

Is V208 HKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V208 HKV shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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