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V488 KUB

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,018 mi
Last recorded114,018 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV488 KUB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2016 114,018 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 151,383 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 151,109 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 151,109 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 149,004 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 149,004 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 135,104 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 135,093 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

uneven wear to both front tyres

uneven wear to off side rear tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2008 115,010 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 100,639 miles

baby seat fitted.belt not checked

Pass 9 Dec 2006 90,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 3 Dec 2005 81,808 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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V488 KUB is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V488 KUB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V488 KUB registered?

V488 KUB is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 29 November 1999.

Is V488 KUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V488 KUB shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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