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G23 FTD

1999 Audi A3

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

164,751 mi
Last recorded164,751 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG23 FTD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 164,751 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 156,669 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 151,105 miles

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside , front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 148,622 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 145,342 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 143,028 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 143,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 140,221 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear top mount corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear top mount corroded

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 136,842 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 136,842 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 132,813 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 129,693 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 123,922 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 119,846 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 116,458 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 110,550 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2012 110,550 miles

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 101,169 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 101,169 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 90,242 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 80,488 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 80,412 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 71,097 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 60,413 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 51,099 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 45,532 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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G23 FTD is a 1999 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 G23 FTD, 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 G23 FTD registered?

G23 FTD is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 21 October 1999.

Is G23 FTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for G23 FTD shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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