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T127 MVR

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

105,290 mi
Last recorded105,290 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT127 MVR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 105,290 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 105,290 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 93,669 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 84,174 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 84,174 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 84,174 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 84,171 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 80,928 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 66,720 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 66,716 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Apr 2007 52,050 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 52,050 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 43,849 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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T127 MVR is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T127 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T127 MVR registered?

T127 MVR is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 27 April 1999.

Is T127 MVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T127 MVR shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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