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V780 KOG

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,609 mi
Last recorded106,609 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV780 KOG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 106,609 miles

Lower engine mounting bracket damaged but not likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 106,608 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Lower engine mounting bracket damaged but not likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 102,093 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms (rear) (2.4.G.2)

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

drivers side door stiff in open operation on inside

Pass 20 Jan 2015 98,326 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 98,326 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 94,498 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s coil springs corroded

o/s rear break pads low

Pass 31 Jan 2013 90,426 miles

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

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 31 Jan 2013 90,426 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Jan 2012 85,654 miles

airbag light on

o/s/r brake binding

Fail 30 Jan 2012 85,654 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

airbag light on

brake warning light on

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 31 Jan 2011 81,676 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 78,750 miles

central locking not working

unable to open o/s/f window

Fail 12 Jan 2010 78,750 miles

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

central locking not working

unable to open o/s/f window

Pass 21 Jan 2009 74,838 miles

both front suspension arms bushes cracking

both rear tyres stepping 205/55/16vr

heavy corrosion both rear coil springs

heavy corrosion rear suspension beam

slight play inside steering rack o/s/f

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar bushes

Fail 21 Jan 2009 74,838 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front suspension arms bushes cracking

both rear tyres stepping 205/55/16vr

heavy corrosion both rear coil springs

heavy corrosion rear suspension beam

slight play inside steering rack o/s/f

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar bushes

Pass 16 Jan 2008 68,893 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Fail 15 Jan 2008 68,893 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 Jan 2007 61,471 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 55,616 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 55,616 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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V780 KOG 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 V780 KOG, 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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V780 KOG is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 9 September 1999.

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