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V255 KGN

1999 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

170,550 mi
Last recorded170,550 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV255 KGN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2015 170,550 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 159,872 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 159,408 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jan 2013 147,690 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 145,599 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 134,796 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

n/s/r brake disc deteriated and not 100% effective

Fail 12 Dec 2011 134,796 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

n/s/r brake disc deteriated and not 100% effective

Pass 7 Jan 2011 126,313 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2010 126,311 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 116,302 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion just acceptable on nearside rear brake disc outer face

Pass 29 Dec 2008 108,803 miles

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

high level brake light partially not working

nearside and offside headlamp glasses cracked

Fail 29 Dec 2008 108,803 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

high level brake light partially not working

nearside and offside headlamp glasses cracked

Pass 21 Dec 2007 101,300 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 101,288 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 72,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 75,178 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 75,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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V255 KGN is a 1999 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 V255 KGN, 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 KGN registered?

V255 KGN is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 December 1999.

Is V255 KGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V255 KGN shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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