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N9 BKF

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

131,677 mi
Last recorded131,677 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN9 BKF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2013 131,677 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 131,677 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 120,154 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 120,154 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 109,380 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 109,380 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 100,401 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 91,128 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 91,126 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 80,473 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 80,743 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 71,923 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 64,218 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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N9 BKF is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N9 BKF, 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 N9 BKF registered?

N9 BKF is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 2 February 1999.

Is N9 BKF safe to buy?

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