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V296 FKH

1999 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

55,630 mi
Last recorded55,630 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV296 FKH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 55,630 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Aug 2025 55,500 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished 2009 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished 2009 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 54,692 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 54,577 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 51,271 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Jul 2023 51,223 miles

Fuel system component leaking FUEL FILTER (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Aug 2022 48,871 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

insulation on rear metal brake pipes split

slight play on n/s/f wheel

Fail 25 Jul 2022 48,830 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

insulation on rear metal brake pipes split

slight play on n/s/f wheel

Pass 2 Aug 2021 45,096 miles

slight play on n/s steering arm

Pass 6 Aug 2020 44,943 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 44,941 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 44,645 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 44,217 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 44,217 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 43,622 miles

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 15 Jul 2016 42,948 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 42,046 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 40,730 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 40,729 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front number plate discoloured

nearside rear brake binding

offside rear brake binding

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 10 Jul 2013 39,226 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 39,226 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 37,624 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 37,624 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 35,357 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 32,659 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 30,541 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 30,541 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 27,962 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 25,429 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 23,001 miles

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

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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V296 FKH is a 1999 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V296 FKH, 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 V296 FKH registered?

V296 FKH is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V296 FKH safe to buy?

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