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V516 KOF

1999 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

147,981 mi
Last recorded147,981 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV516 KOF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2014 147,981 miles

both front wiper blades split,but still clear screen ok.

Pass 27 Jun 2013 137,599 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front headlight lense slightly cracked

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 27 Jun 2013 137,597 miles

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front headlight lense slightly cracked

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2012 127,490 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 127,490 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 119,049 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2011 119,049 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2010 111,452 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 103,230 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 103,230 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all brake discs have corroded lips

both front indicator bulbs fading

nearside front tyre getting close to legal limit

offside rear light unit cracked

Pass 23 Jul 2008 96,117 miles

off side rear light unit cracked

Pass 20 Jul 2007 87,976 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 82,572 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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V516 KOF is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver 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 V516 KOF, 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 V516 KOF registered?

V516 KOF is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 15 September 1999.

Is V516 KOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V516 KOF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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