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V961 KMX

1999 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

232,876 mi
Last recorded232,876 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV961 KMX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2014 232,876 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 238,036 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil level low

Fail 17 Mar 2014 238,001 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil level low

Pass 22 Feb 2013 227,882 miles

Air bag warning light on

Boyh front tyres are perished on inner tyre walls

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 214,049 miles

Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

airbag light on

Pass 15 Mar 2011 198,403 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

airbag light on

rear discs corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2010 180,183 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 165,721 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 165,690 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Outer Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 150,227 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 134,967 miles

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

nail in offside rear tyre

offside front indicater unit filled with water

Pass 15 Mar 2006 124,709 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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V961 KMX is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V961 KMX, 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 V961 KMX registered?

V961 KMX is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 21 December 1999.

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