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V227 KGJ

1999 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

54,590 mi
Last recorded54,590 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV227 KGJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 54,590 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 May 2014 74,445 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

near side front inner track rod arm has a slight play

Fail 23 May 2014 74,445 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

near side front has a Play in steering rack inner joint

Pass 4 May 2013 67,973 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 67,973 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 60,088 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 60,088 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 53,027 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2010 47,196 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 40,690 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 35,379 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 33,092 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 33,091 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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V227 KGJ is a 1999 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V227 KGJ, 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 V227 KGJ registered?

V227 KGJ is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 12 November 1999.

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The MOT history for V227 KGJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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