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J99 JMP

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,546 mi
Last recorded119,546 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ99 JMP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 119,546 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 118,142 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 117,013 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow from rear back box clamp. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle beam corroded.

Pass 4 Nov 2022 115,505 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 114,228 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 113,021 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 113,021 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper aswell (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2019 111,604 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2018 109,723 miles

Engine oil level low.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear seats folded down not allow fully inspect of adult belts.

Pass 9 Oct 2017 107,266 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 107,147 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 103,747 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 103,747 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 100,172 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 95,432 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 95,432 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 90,133 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 85,159 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 80,779 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 76,457 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 76,457 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 70,619 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 70,606 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear reg plate slightly delaminated.

Pass 5 Sep 2008 67,766 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 67,766 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front and rear reg plates damaged

Pass 23 Aug 2007 62,429 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 23 Aug 2006 55,003 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 54,991 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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J99 JMP is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J99 JMP, 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 J99 JMP registered?

J99 JMP is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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