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T109 NBL

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

78,157 mi
Last recorded78,157 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT109 NBL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 78,157 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 78,106 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 77,968 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 77,757 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 77,757 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 77,599 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 77,357 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 76,615 miles

centre exhaust mount in poor condition

Pass 21 Mar 2018 75,932 miles

Centre exhaust mount in poor condition

Pass 23 Mar 2017 75,005 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 74,123 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

centre exhaust mount in poor condition

nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 26 Mar 2015 73,176 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

centre exhaust mount broken

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 20 Mar 2014 72,269 miles

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

centre exhaust mount in poor condition

nearside front tyre getting low

Pass 21 Mar 2013 70,358 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 68,433 miles

offside/nearside front tyres outer walls perishing

Pass 18 Mar 2011 66,140 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 63,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 63,760 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 61,483 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 61,483 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 59,022 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 55,164 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 51,066 miles

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

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

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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T109 NBL is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 T109 NBL, 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 T109 NBL registered?

T109 NBL is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 27 March 1999.

Is T109 NBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T109 NBL shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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