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V689 NKN

1999 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

178,211 mi
Last recorded178,211 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV689 NKN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 178,211 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 160,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 149,326 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 149,324 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush most rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush most rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 134,531 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 121,101 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 119,726 miles

BRAKE HOSES / BRAKE PIPES METAL UNIONS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION

BRAKE PIPES SURFACE CORRODED

FRONT / REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

FRONT LOWER ARMS REAR SUPPORT BUSHES STARTING TO UNBOND

FUEL TANK STRAPS CORRODED

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON EDGES / ENCROACHING ONTO BRAKING SURFACE

STONE CHIPS IN SCREEN

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION

Pass 17 Mar 2014 118,024 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 114,090 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 114,085 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 107,453 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag warning light on

Fail 16 Mar 2012 107,427 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 103,965 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 103,965 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 102,632 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 100,129 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 100,129 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 100,124 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 95,219 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 89,899 miles

air bag light on

Fail 5 Apr 2007 89,801 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2007 89,778 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2007 89,767 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front and offside rear tyres low tread

Pass 31 Mar 2006 81,283 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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V689 NKN is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V689 NKN, 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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V689 NKN is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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