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V866 KDG

1999 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

213,853 mi
Last recorded213,853 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV866 KDG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 213,853 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front passenger seat weld repair carried to framework. No fractures in weld.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside body damage but no sharp edges

Fail 18 May 2016 213,847 miles

Passenger's seat insecure lower frame broken (6.2.A.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside body damage but no sharp edges

Pass 26 May 2015 187,009 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 187,005 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 178,452 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 178,171 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 174,978 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 171,428 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 171,309 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED/PITTED WILL NEED RENEWING SOON

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 168,087 miles

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

front discs pitted

near side+off side sill covers fitted

rear discs pitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2010 165,598 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear disc worn

Pass 24 Oct 2009 151,602 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 137,441 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 122,733 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 106,955 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 106,955 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2005 93,842 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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V866 KDG is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 V866 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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V866 KDG is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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