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V887 JKK

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

115,639 mi
Last recorded115,639 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV887 JKK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 115,639 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 115,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 108,574 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Nov 2014 108,574 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 100,207 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 100,207 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 94,161 miles

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

offside front wishbone bush slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 Oct 2012 94,161 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

offside front wishbone bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Oct 2011 88,686 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 88,680 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 82,899 miles

Nearside All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

advise offside rear brake disc corroded advise replacement

nearside front wishbone bush deteriorated not resulting in excess movement

Pass 1 Oct 2009 70,302 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 70,297 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 59,357 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Oct 2008 59,356 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Oct 2007 54,652 miles

EXHAUST PIPE JOINT CORRODED.

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

OFF SIDE REAR BRAKE BINDING ON SLIGHTLY.

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 54,652 miles

EXHAUST PIPE JOINT CORRODED.

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

OFF SIDE REAR BRAKE BINDING ON SLIGHTLY.

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 49,732 miles

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

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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V887 JKK is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V887 JKK, 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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V887 JKK is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 2 November 1999.

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