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A3 KRU

1999 Audi A3

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

160,290 mi
Last recorded160,290 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 KRU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 160,290 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 153,782 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 148,399 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 148,399 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 147,975 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 141,990 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 141,990 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 142,011 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 141,990 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 134,939 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 128,054 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 128,036 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)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 122,355 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 122,317 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2007 116,108 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 116,108 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 95,702 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 78,987 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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A3 KRU is a 1999 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 A3 KRU, 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 A3 KRU registered?

A3 KRU is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 8 December 1999.

Is A3 KRU safe to buy?

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