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S509 TRJ

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

107,433 mi
Last recorded107,433 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS509 TRJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2012 107,433 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake slightly binding

slight play in osf lower ball joint

Pass 31 Mar 2011 102,985 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 97,345 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 90,966 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 85,703 miles

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn close to limit

slight movement front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 24 Apr 2007 81,666 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 70,114 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 70,114 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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S509 TRJ is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 S509 TRJ, 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

How do I check the history of S509 TRJ?

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What year was S509 TRJ registered?

S509 TRJ is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S509 TRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S509 TRJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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