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V877 KDG

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,870 mi
Last recorded167,870 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV877 KDG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 167,870 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Inner edge nearside rear tyre low

Inner edge offside front tyre low

Offside rear tyre getting low

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 167,870 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Inner edge nearside rear tyre low

Inner edge offside front tyre low

Offside rear tyre getting low

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 157,282 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2016 157,282 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside rear tyre 2.2mm

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2015 146,892 miles

Ct'r exhaust mounting broken off (system adequately supported

Front pads 30%

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

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

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

Some front brake inbalance (offside 20% lower)

Some nearside front brake fluctuation

Pass 2 Apr 2015 146,892 miles

Some nearside front brake fluctuation

Ct'r exhaust mounting broken off (system adequately supported

Front pads 30%

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

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

Some front brake inbalance (offside 20% lower)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 122,322 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside wiper starting to split

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 33,267 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 101,500 miles

Front brakes have a 20% inbalance, offside lower

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 101,464 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brakes have a 20% inbalance, offside lower

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 88,203 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 77,009 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 77,009 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 66,969 miles

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

offside front tyre 2mm

Fail 24 Oct 2009 66,969 miles

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

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

offside front tyre 2mm

Pass 1 Nov 2008 54,878 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Nov 2008 54,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Nov 2007 42,850 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 37,099 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 36,794 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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V877 KDG is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V877 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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V877 KDG is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 20 November 1999.

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