MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,029 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both NS and OSR tyres worn close to limit.
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Both rear tyres worn out, need replacing
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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P499 TFB is a 1997 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1997 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 108,500 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 P499 TFB, 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 29 years old, this Audi A3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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P499 TFB is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 1 January 1997.
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