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V873 KDG

1999 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc

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Expired

Expires3 Dec 2024

Tests36 (19 pass, 17 fail)

Pass rate52.8%

Mileage

358,177 mi

Last recorded358,177 miles

Recorded on4 Dec 2023

Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV873 KDG

MakeAudi

ModelA3

Year1999

ColourBlue

Fuel typeDiesel

Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 17 fail

Pass 4 Dec 2023 358,177 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Bracket supporting centre of exhaust corroded/holed (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber 'D' bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber 'D' bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens broken but not affecting projected light (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Grommet hole corroded slightly larger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Grommet hole corroded slightly larger by beam axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 358,177 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Bracket supporting centre of exhaust corroded/holed (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber 'D' bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame insecurely attached Front subframe bolt undone (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber 'D' bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens broken but not affecting projected light (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Grommet hole corroded slightly larger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Grommet hole corroded slightly larger by beam axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 355,261 miles

Central Lower Exhaust mounting defective Corroded/holed (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Vacuum lines behind engine cover chafed

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Grommet hole slightly enlarged (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip in zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Steering pump noisy

Fail 22 Nov 2022 355,261 miles

Central Lower Exhaust mounting defective Corroded/holed (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Vacuum lines behind engine cover chafed

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Grommet hole slightly enlarged (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip in zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Steering pump noisy

Pass 26 Nov 2021 351,510 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Cross-brace corroded/holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 351,510 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Cross-brace corroded/holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 347,187 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 347,187 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 343,928 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber attachment 'D' bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber attachment 'D' bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Handle operation stiff (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 343,928 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber attachment 'D' bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber attachment 'D' bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement Operation stiff (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Handle operation stiff (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 340,856 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Plastic dust cover has dropped down (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Plastic dust cover has dropped down (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 340,856 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Plastic dust cover has dropped down (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Plastic dust cover has dropped down (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 336,087 miles

Central Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Plastic dust cover has dropped down (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Outer Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Plastic dust cover has dropped down (2.7.2a)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 336,087 miles

Central Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Plastic dust cover has dropped down (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Outer Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Plastic dust cover has dropped down (2.7.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 323,954 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing plastic dust cover has dropped down (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Outer Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing plastic dust cover has dropped down (2.7.2a)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 323,954 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing plastic dust cover has dropped down (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Outer Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing plastic dust cover has dropped down (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 322,747 miles

Front windscreen wipers have a parking issue but can be made to stop outside the driver's view of the road

Nearside Rear Outer Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing plastic casing has dropped (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing plastic casing has dropped (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed handle stiff (6.2.B.2)

horn has reduced volume (one horn not working) but can be heard from a reasonable distance

Fail 24 Nov 2015 322,747 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Front windscreen wipers have a parking issue but can be made to stop outside the driver's view of the road

Nearside Rear Outer Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing plastic casing has dropped (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing plastic casing has dropped (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed handle stiff (6.2.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

horn has reduced volume (one horn not working) but can be heard from a reasonable distance

Pass 19 Nov 2014 285,193 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Wipers run for a short perion when engine started but park out of the driver's view of the road

Fail 18 Nov 2014 285,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Wipers run for a short perion when engine started but park out of the driver's view of the road

Pass 19 Nov 2013 262,082 miles

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

Wipers do not park automatically but can be made to park outside the driver's view of the road

Fail 19 Nov 2013 262,082 miles

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

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

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

Wipers do not park automatically but can be made to park outside the driver's view of the road

Pass 29 Nov 2012 240,665 miles

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

stearing slight play n/side & o/side

Fail 29 Nov 2012 240,665 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

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

stearing slight play n/side & o/side

Pass 30 Nov 2011 221,314 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 221,314 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 206,093 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2010 206,093 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 194,610 miles

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 19 Nov 2008 179,893 miles

Fail 19 Nov 2008 179,893 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 160,391 miles

Fail 21 Nov 2007 160,391 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 140,982 miles

Pass 26 Oct 2005 117,036 miles

Fail 26 Oct 2005 117,036 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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V873 KDG is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.8%.

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 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 V873 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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V873 KDG is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 14 December 1999.

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