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V343 KGP

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

109,069 mi
Last recorded109,069 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2019
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV343 KGP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2019 109,069 miles

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 107,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front crossmember damaged offside

Pass 11 Nov 2017 105,241 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 102,708 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside headlamp cracked

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear axle bushes worn

Fail 1 Nov 2016 102,707 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside headlamp cracked

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear axle bushes worn

Fail 13 Sep 2016 102,173 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 99,750 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement on limit (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement on limit (2.4.G.2)

steering rack joints worn

Fail 14 Oct 2015 99,750 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement on limit (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement on limit (2.4.G.2)

steering rack joints worn

Pass 30 Oct 2014 96,353 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 96,353 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 92,626 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 85,750 miles

slight noise at n/s/r top mount bush

slight play at o/s/f steering arm

Pass 27 Sep 2011 78,718 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 72,249 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 64,055 miles

clutch appears to be slipping

rear number plate in poor condition

slight play in offside front track rod end

tear in near side tyre outer side wall (not exposing cord of ply)

Fail 28 Aug 2008 57,228 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

play in steering

rear reg plate fad

Pass 28 Aug 2008 57,228 miles

play in steering

rear reg plate fad

Pass 12 Sep 2007 47,638 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 47,570 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 39,055 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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V343 KGP is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V343 KGP, 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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V343 KGP is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 19 November 1999.

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