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BKZ 8685

1999 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

298,877 mi
Last recorded298,877 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKZ 8685
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 298,877 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres worn uneven on inner tread

Fail 18 Sep 2018 298,877 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres worn uneven on inner tread

Pass 28 Sep 2017 289,930 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 289,924 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 280,609 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 270,522 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

front brake discs in very poor condition

oil leak from engine

Fail 25 Sep 2015 270,517 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

front brake discs in very poor condition

oil leak from engine

Pass 24 Oct 2014 255,368 miles

advise-handbrake lever stiff

Fail 24 Oct 2014 255,368 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise-handbrake lever stiff

Fail 3 Jul 2013 235,354 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 235,354 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 221,364 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 221,364 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 202,336 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 202,336 miles

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

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

O/S/REAR BRAKE DISC WORN

Pass 23 Jun 2010 182,066 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 182,066 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 164,368 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 164,368 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 147,595 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 129,527 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 110,070 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 110,070 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BKZ 8685 is a 1999 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 BKZ 8685, 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 BKZ 8685 registered?

BKZ 8685 is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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