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V951 NKM

1999 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

146,406 mi
Last recorded146,406 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV951 NKM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 146,406 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 146,406 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s low (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 139,295 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

all coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2013 128,147 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 120,080 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 189,963 miles

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

both rear tyres close to legal limit

brake master cylinder damp

front & rear bumper damaged

n/s/f lower wishbone rear bush breaking up

oil leak?

rear washer not working

reverse lights intermittent

spare tyre flat

undertray damaged

Fail 25 Nov 2011 189,963 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres close to legal limit

brake master cylinder damp

front & rear bumper damaged

n/s/f lower wishbone rear bush breaking up

oil leak?

rear washer not working

reverse lights intermittent

spare tyre flat

undertray damaged

Pass 3 Dec 2010 177,002 miles

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

brake pipes corroding

chips in front windscreen

oil leak ?

outer mirrors deteriorating

reverse lights not working

Pass 3 Dec 2009 166,575 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f wiper blade split

o/s headlamp cracked

Fail 3 Dec 2009 166,575 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s headlamp cracked

Oil leak

n/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 3 Dec 2008 158,511 miles

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

Oil leak

advice tracking check

crack in front screen behind road tax

crack in o/s/f headlamp

inside faces of front brake discs corroded

o/s/r tyre on limit and perished

Fail 1 Dec 2008 158,475 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

advice tracking check

crack in front screen behind road tax

crack in o/s/f headlamp

inside faces of front brake discs corroded

o/s/r tyre on limit and perished

Pass 5 Dec 2007 150,378 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre inner wall cut

o/s/f headlamp cracked

o/s/r brake binding

rear brake discs worn

Pass 11 Nov 2006 132,034 miles

cracks in front screen

o/s/f headlamp cracked

Pass 1 Dec 2005 117,176 miles

r/o/s wheel bolt cover missing

rear tyres getting low

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 NKM is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NKM, 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 NKM registered?

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

Is V951 NKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V951 NKM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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