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V263 KPU

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

150,960 mi
Last recorded150,960 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV263 KPU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2014 150,960 miles

x2 rear coil springs corroded-exhaust corroded and minor leak-oil leak-x2 rear tyres low-o/s/f/ tyres low-

Fail 28 May 2014 150,960 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

x2 rear coil springs corroded-exhaust corroded and minor leak-oil leak-x2 rear tyres low-o/s/f/ tyres low-

Pass 4 Jun 2013 144,768 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 144,744 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 130,298 miles

rear discs corroded x 2

Fail 7 Jun 2012 130,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

rear discs corroded x 2

Pass 11 Mar 2011 119,052 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 119,052 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 113,129 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Oct 2009 113,129 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 105,425 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 96,824 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 90,370 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 90,370 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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V263 KPU is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V263 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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V263 KPU is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 15 November 1999.

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