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V212 KGP

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

129,478 mi
Last recorded129,478 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV212 KGP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 129,478 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pad warning lamp on

coolant leak

exhaust centre sleeve in poor condition

nearside and offside rear brake flexi hoses not properly supported

offside steering rack end has play

slight P.A.S fluid seepage from a component

slight exhaust blow from manifold area

Fail 28 Aug 2015 129,478 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Wheel bolt(s) missing one from each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pad warning lamp on

coolant leak

exhaust centre sleeve in poor condition

nearside and offside rear brake flexi hoses not properly supported

offside steering rack end has play

slight P.A.S fluid seepage from a component

slight exhaust blow from manifold area

Pass 12 May 2014 118,637 miles

Coolant leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

slight travel on foot brake

Pass 21 Mar 2013 112,612 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F Wheel bearing noisy

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 108,176 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

airbag light on

slight damage to front screen

Pass 15 Feb 2011 101,654 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 98,785 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 98,778 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 91,284 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 91,284 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 90,841 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 88,362 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 85,694 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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V212 KGP is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V212 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 V212 KGP registered?

V212 KGP is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 14 October 1999.

Is V212 KGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V212 KGP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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