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V317 KCA

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,477 mi
Last recorded127,477 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV317 KCA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2014 127,477 miles

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

centre exhaust mounting broken

o/s rear tyre cracking

Fail 6 May 2014 127,477 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

centre exhaust mounting broken

o/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 27 Nov 2012 123,086 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE IS CARACKED

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 123,086 miles

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

FRONT NUMBER PLATE IS CARACKED

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 118,720 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 117,252 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 114,179 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 110,480 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 107,494 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 102,873 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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V317 KCA is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V317 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 V317 KCA registered?

V317 KCA is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is V317 KCA safe to buy?

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