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V861 KDG

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,624 mi
Last recorded142,624 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV861 KDG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 142,624 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 139,772 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 139,756 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 135,946 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 131,592 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 131,590 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 126,886 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 121,826 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 121,792 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 118,217 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 115,217 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 108,956 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 98,812 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 90,839 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 82,433 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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V861 KDG is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V861 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V861 KDG registered?

V861 KDG is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 19 November 1999.

Is V861 KDG safe to buy?

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