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T125 MVR

1999 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

222,295 mi
Last recorded222,295 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT125 MVR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 222,295 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2013 218,853 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 209,861 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 Jan 2013 209,861 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 198,336 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 198,336 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 181,576 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2009 173,554 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 173,554 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 166,235 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 166,235 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 152,782 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 140,591 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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T125 MVR is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T125 MVR, 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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T125 MVR is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 30 April 1999.

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