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V259 KPU

1999 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

151,957 mi
Last recorded151,957 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV259 KPU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 151,957 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

alternator belt tensioner broke/snapped

Fail 5 Oct 2016 151,957 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

alternator belt tensioner broke/snapped

Pass 13 Oct 2015 140,205 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both off side and near side (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

slight end play in off side of steering rack

Fail 7 Oct 2015 140,205 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both off side and near side (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

slight end play in off side of steering rack

Pass 23 Jan 2015 133,423 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 133,423 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 127,165 miles

front number plate damaged

movement in both front top suspension mountings

near side front tyre outer sidewall damaged no cords exposed

off side door mirror cracked rear vision ok

Fail 9 Jan 2014 127,162 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

front number plate damaged

movement in both front top suspension mountings

near side front tyre outer sidewall damaged no cords exposed

off side door mirror cracked rear vision ok

Pass 10 Jan 2013 119,230 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 119,228 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 112,991 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 112,991 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 107,465 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 107,465 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 103,840 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 103,840 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 98,396 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 98,396 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 94,782 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 85,245 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 183,817 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 183,817 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside handbrake cable insecure

Pass 10 Dec 2005 164,563 miles

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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V259 KPU is a 1999 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 V259 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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V259 KPU is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 23 December 1999.

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