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A3 MXK

1999 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

139,213 mi
Last recorded139,213 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 MXK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 139,213 miles

Nearside Rear Handbrake requires adjustment

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Axle bushes deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 130,350 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 130,350 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 120,812 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 120,812 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 108,984 miles

Front reg plate partly un-bonded

Rear reg plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 7 Aug 2012 104,015 miles

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

rear seat belts not check child seat fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2011 99,381 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs corroded/scpred/pitted on inner surface

o/s/f window inop

Fail 17 Aug 2011 99,381 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs corroded/scpred/pitted on inner surface

o/s/f window inop

Pass 10 Aug 2010 95,574 miles

child seat fitted

rear brake pads wearing

Pass 14 Aug 2009 92,677 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 88,394 miles

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

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

o/s/f aux plastic cover loose

Pass 24 Aug 2007 75,822 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 64,859 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 MXK is a 1999 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 A3 MXK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A3 MXK registered?

A3 MXK is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 15 January 1999.

Is A3 MXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 MXK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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