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S826 TUJ

1999 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

204,167 mi
Last recorded204,167 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS826 TUJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2012 204,167 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 204,167 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2011 196,487 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 188,347 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust emissions test only just passed

Pass 3 Jun 2009 178,143 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

temp repair to o/s/f light

Pass 9 Jun 2008 168,073 miles

both rear axle to body bushes perishing

engine undertray fitted

plastic sill covers fitted

rear center brake light 2 bulbs not working

Pass 28 Jun 2007 158,300 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 146,234 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 131,288 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S826 TUJ is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S826 TUJ, 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 S826 TUJ registered?

S826 TUJ is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 12 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S826 TUJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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