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V226 MKX

1999 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

54,299 mi
Last recorded54,299 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV226 MKX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 54,299 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 48,459 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 47,591 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 46,178 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Feb 2014 44,672 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 43,413 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 41,556 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 41,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 40,070 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)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 40,070 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)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 38,185 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 36,372 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 34,585 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside and offside front tyre treads wearing low

rear number plate characters deteriorating

Pass 19 Feb 2008 34,585 miles

nearside and offside front tyre treads wearing low

rear number plate characters deteriorating

Pass 15 Feb 2007 32,438 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 29,688 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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V226 MKX is a 1999 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V226 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V226 MKX registered?

V226 MKX is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is V226 MKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V226 MKX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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