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V951 KAV

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

109,663 mi
Last recorded109,663 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV951 KAV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 109,663 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 100,692 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 88,591 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 69,553 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2012 69,552 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 64,733 miles

ALL Brake Discs worn, with pitted edges.

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Various Small Chips to Windscreen.

Fail 25 Nov 2011 64,733 miles

ALL Brake Discs worn, with pitted edges.

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Various Small Chips to Windscreen.

Pass 22 Nov 2010 58,432 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Nov 2009 52,555 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Nov 2008 46,393 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Dec 2007 40,248 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 35,996 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 30,009 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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V951 KAV is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 V951 KAV, 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 V951 KAV registered?

V951 KAV is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 6 December 1999.

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