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V227 KGP

1999 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,180 mi
Last recorded77,180 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV227 KGP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2012 77,180 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 75,069 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 75,069 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 69,560 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 69,534 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre has cut in the centre

Pass 30 Aug 2008 62,691 miles

rear washer innop & fluid leak from front when control operated,condensation in osf indicator lamp.rear tyres starting to perish/crack,inner rear wheel arches covered

Fail 30 Aug 2008 62,691 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

rear washer innop & fluid leak from front when control operated,condensation in osf indicator lamp.rear tyres starting to perish/crack,inner rear wheel arches covered

Fail 3 Sep 2007 57,325 miles

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 57,325 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 53,050 miles

centre exhaust mount broken

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 KGP is a 1999 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V227 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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V227 KGP is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 3 November 1999.

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