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V590 KUB

1999 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

163,374 mi
Last recorded163,374 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV590 KUB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2012 163,374 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 163,239 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 159,512 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Oct 2010 151,288 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 151,288 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 143,705 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 143,705 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2008 136,784 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 136,784 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 129,441 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 129,320 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 120,856 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 120,856 miles

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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V590 KUB is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 V590 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 V590 KUB registered?

V590 KUB is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 29 November 1999.

Is V590 KUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V590 KUB shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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