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V307 KCA

1999 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2013
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

178,849 mi
Last recorded178,849 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV307 KCA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2012 178,849 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 178,848 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

headlamps have condensation in them

Pass 15 Aug 2011 163,949 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front indicators discoloured

codensation in both headlamps and o/s/r lamp

front number plate cracked

front tyres wearing outer edges

n/s/f tyre has a cut on sidewall

nail in n/s/f tyre

o/s/f mirror delaminating

rear axle bushes slight deterioration

slight fluffing on both front seat belts.

small chips in windscreen

Fail 15 Aug 2011 163,949 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front indicators discoloured

codensation in both headlamps and o/s/r lamp

front number plate cracked

front tyres wearing outer edges

n/s/f tyre has a cut on sidewall

nail in n/s/f tyre

o/s/f mirror delaminating

rear axle bushes slight deterioration

slight fluffing on both front seat belts.

small chips in windscreen

Pass 23 Dec 2010 157,815 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 134,197 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 134,197 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Aug 2008 112,614 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 112,614 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 103,977 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 101,023 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 93,484 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 82,639 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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V307 KCA is a 1999 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V307 KCA, 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 V307 KCA registered?

V307 KCA is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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