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V256 KPU

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,889 mi
Last recorded124,889 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2020
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV256 KPU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2020 124,889 miles

Under the vehicle slightly general corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2019 122,082 miles

Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 118,957 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 115,081 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 115,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 112,180 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pad warning light is on

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 16 Dec 2014 109,380 miles

both front top mounts have slight lift

Pass 9 Jan 2014 106,804 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 106,804 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 104,080 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

slight run out on front brake discs

Pass 9 Jan 2012 101,465 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 97,767 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 97,767 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 94,386 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2010 94,386 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2009 91,926 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 88,809 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 88,809 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 84,838 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 76,719 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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V256 KPU is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V256 KPU, 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 V256 KPU registered?

V256 KPU is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 26 November 1999.

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