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T116 RVK

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

162,831 mi
Last recorded162,831 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT116 RVK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2015 162,831 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

power steering slightly noisey in operation

Fail 23 Dec 2014 162,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 151,499 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust heatshield loose

front and rear brake discs and pads worn and corroded

offside front plastic panel insecure

Pass 9 Nov 2012 149,258 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 143,217 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s and n/s rear brakes binding slightly

part of the high level brake light not working

Pass 15 Oct 2010 134,144 miles

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

exhaust system slightly corroded

rear brake discs corroded

slightly play in nearside part of steering rack

wiperblades slighttly worn

Pass 9 Oct 2009 127,160 miles

front indicators slightly white

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Oct 2008 116,148 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 116,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r brake caliper appears to be damp,unsure of possible leak?

Pass 3 Oct 2007 103,903 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 87,900 miles

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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T116 RVK is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 T116 RVK, 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 T116 RVK registered?

T116 RVK is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 31 July 1999.

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