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V859 KDG

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,337 mi
Last recorded135,337 miles
Recorded on25 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV859 KDG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2012 135,337 miles

rear axle bushes x 2 worn

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

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 12 May 2011 128,263 miles

Front & Rear Brake Disc Pitted & Scored

NSR Axle Bush Worn Slightly

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

OSF Headlamp Has Crack But Not Affecting Aim

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 12 May 2011 128,263 miles

Front & Rear Brake Disc Pitted & Scored

NSR Axle Bush Worn Slightly

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

OSF Headlamp Has Crack But Not Affecting Aim

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2010 120,282 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 112,313 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 107,294 miles

Both rear disc's inner and outer faces corroded and pads working on approx 50% of disc's faces

Child Seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of Nearside rear seat belt

Front Number plate deteriorated - cracked and water marked

No Oil on dipstick before MOT - Topped up 3Ltr of Oil.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

White milky build up in oil filler neck and on oil cap

engine Revs dip intermittently during emissions test and Idle intermittently stick up for a while after - above limit on idle test

Fail 8 Apr 2008 107,294 miles

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

Both rear disc's inner and outer faces corroded and pads working on approx 50% of disc's faces

Child Seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of Nearside rear seat belt

Front Number plate deteriorated - cracked and water marked

No Oil on dipstick before MOT - Topped up 3Ltr of Oil.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

White milky build up in oil filler neck and on oil cap

engine Revs dip intermittently during emissions test and Idle intermittently stick up for a while after - above limit on idle test

Pass 13 Apr 2007 96,276 miles

front registration plate discolouring

lower power steering pipe corroded

radiator leaking coolant

rear brake disks pitted

Pass 11 Apr 2006 75,044 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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V859 KDG is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V859 KDG, 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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V859 KDG is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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