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V705 KUA

1999 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

179,615 mi
Last recorded179,615 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV705 KUA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2017 179,615 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened both side (3.5.1n)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 169,809 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 161,737 miles

all b rake pipes have some corosion but ok for test

ns sill panel has corrosion but no hole

Pass 22 Jul 2014 156,469 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 151,167 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 151,167 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 143,585 miles

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

inside of front discs very coroded

Fail 23 Jul 2012 143,585 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

inside of front discs very coroded

Pass 28 Jul 2011 136,438 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 129,391 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 122,509 miles

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 122,509 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 117,195 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2007 110,823 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 110,823 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 102,646 miles

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

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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V705 KUA is a 1999 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 V705 KUA, 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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V705 KUA is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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