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V559 JKK

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,690 mi
Last recorded162,690 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV559 JKK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 162,690 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 May 2018 162,690 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing incomplete . stalk missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 156,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 156,588 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 150,556 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil level was low

Fail 10 Jul 2015 150,025 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs are lipped and corroded

rear brake discs are lipped

Pass 19 Jun 2014 140,240 miles

Brake pad wear in dicator illuminated on dash

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust sleeve clamps are corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake is binding on slightly

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight engine oil leak on rear of engine

Fail 19 Jun 2014 140,240 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

Brake pad wear in dicator illuminated on dash

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust sleeve clamps are corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake is binding on slightly

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight engine oil leak on rear of engine

Pass 21 Jun 2013 134,488 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

movement present in offside front strut top mount

Fail 19 Jun 2013 134,488 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

movement present in offside front strut top mount

Pass 19 Jun 2012 129,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

both front brake discs lipped and corroded

offside front side repeater lens missing

offside rear coil spring incomplete but still located in its mounting

Fail 19 Jun 2012 129,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

both front brake discs lipped and corroded

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

offside front side repeater lens missing

offside rear coil spring incomplete but still located in its mounting

Pass 16 Jun 2011 123,471 miles

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

both rear suspension coil springs corroded

front brake discs corroded and worn

slight buckle nearside front wheel inner rim

Pass 18 Jun 2010 114,038 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

front wiper blade rubbers loose in holders

Pass 22 Jun 2009 106,503 miles

both wiper blades split on the ends

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nail/screw in the nearside rear tyre tread

nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

slight damage to the nearside rear tyre sidewall

windscreen stone chipped

Fail 22 Jun 2009 106,503 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both wiper blades split on the ends

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nail/screw in the nearside rear tyre tread

nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

slight damage to the nearside rear tyre sidewall

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 13 Jun 2008 96,314 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 96,314 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 84,570 miles

Exhaust tail silencer mounting in poor condition

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 71,399 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

some blow on the exhust joints

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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V559 JKK is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V559 JKK, 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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V559 JKK is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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