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T131 BGK

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

152,882 mi
Last recorded152,882 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT131 BGK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 152,882 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 146,472 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 140,242 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 132,704 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 126,991 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2012 120,327 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 120,327 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 111,912 miles

front bolt in cat heat shield broken

Fail 13 May 2011 111,912 miles

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

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

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

front bolt in cat heat shield broken

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread but still within limits

rear silencer heat shield fixings missing but shield secure

Fail 11 Jun 2010 104,544 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged but within limits

Pass 11 Jun 2010 104,544 miles

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

offside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged but within limits

Pass 20 May 2009 96,301 miles

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

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

suspect log book details (chassis number) maybe incorrect

Fail 20 May 2009 96,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

suspect log book details (chassis number) maybe incorrect

Pass 17 Jun 2008 90,010 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2008 90,010 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 81,549 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 81,547 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 70,114 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 60,784 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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T131 BGK is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 T131 BGK, 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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T131 BGK is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 22 July 1999.

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