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V875 MKX

1999 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,540 mi
Last recorded103,540 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV875 MKX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 103,540 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 102,496 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 101,453 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 100,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 100,033 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 99,176 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 99,176 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 98,645 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 98,027 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 97,294 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 96,749 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 95,789 miles

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

front brake discs slight corrosion

front tyres cracked/wearing edges

rear tyres slight wear inner edge

Fail 18 Jan 2016 95,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake discs slight corrosion

front tyres cracked/wearing edges

rear tyres slight wear inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2015 94,143 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

front number plate just starting to discolour

front tyres cracked in tread

rear number plate delaminating/discolouring

Fail 19 Jan 2015 94,143 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

front number plate just starting to discolour

front tyres cracked in tread

rear number plate delaminating/discolouring

Pass 17 Jan 2014 92,653 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front tyres cracked/slight wear inner edge

rear number plate delaminating/discolouring

wipers poor

Fail 18 Jan 2013 91,745 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate starting to discolour

front tyres cracking

rear number plate delaminating/discolouring

Pass 18 Jan 2013 91,745 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front number plate starting to discolour

front tyres cracking

rear number plate delaminating/discolouring

Pass 20 Jan 2012 90,759 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front number plate starting to discolour,rear delaminating/discolouring

front tyres cracked

Fail 20 Jan 2012 90,759 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate starting to discolour,rear delaminating/discolouring

front tyres cracked

Pass 20 Jan 2011 89,351 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs corroded

front tyres cracked

rear number plate delaminating

Fail 20 Jan 2011 89,351 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs corroded

front tyres cracked

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 21 Dec 2009 87,809 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear number plate delaminating/discolouring

slight bind on rear brakes

Fail 21 Dec 2009 87,809 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear number plate delaminating/discolouring

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 12 Jan 2009 87,024 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 87,024 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

front brake discs are pitted

rear brakes binding

Pass 3 Jan 2008 85,890 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 84,499 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate discolouring

slight bind rear brakes

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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V875 MKX is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V875 MKX, 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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What year was V875 MKX registered?

V875 MKX is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 15 November 1999.

Is V875 MKX safe to buy?

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