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V255 KGK

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

96,589 mi
Last recorded96,589 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV255 KGK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 96,589 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 95,998 miles

Offside Front Inner Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 95,238 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 94,281 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 94,281 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 93,378 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 92,514 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Stabalizer (6.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 91,438 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 90,037 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 88,966 miles

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 87,630 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 82,617 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 82,617 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 76,223 miles

Gearbox leaking

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 20,845 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 65,651 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 59,387 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 53,646 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 53,646 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Screen damage in zone 'B'

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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V255 KGK is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 V255 KGK, 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 V255 KGK registered?

V255 KGK is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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