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V571 KFH

1999 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

194,332 mi
Last recorded194,332 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV571 KFH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 194,332 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 187,768 miles

Both rear springs corroded

Centre exhaust mount broken

Nearside rear tyre perished/cracked

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 187,690 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear springs corroded

Centre exhaust mount broken

Nearside rear tyre perished/cracked

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 183,795 miles

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 183,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

brake pad warning light on

Pass 21 Aug 2018 169,595 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 169,595 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 165,996 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor section (5.2.6)

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)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor section (5.2.6)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2017 165,694 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor section (5.2.6)

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)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor section (5.2.6)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 160,982 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low and has age related cracking between tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has age related cracking between tread pattern

Fail 29 Nov 2016 160,982 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low and has age related cracking between tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has age related cracking between tread pattern

Pass 3 Dec 2015 157,403 miles

Front brake balance requirements only just met

child seat fitted at time of test

Fail 3 Dec 2015 157,403 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Front brake balance requirements only just met

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

child seat fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Dec 2014 154,242 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 152,346 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 149,705 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 144,015 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 144,013 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

offside rear brake slightly binding.

Pass 2 Dec 2010 140,265 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 135,063 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2008 121,819 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 113,298 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 104,715 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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V571 KFH is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 V571 KFH, 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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V571 KFH is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 18 November 1999.

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