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T131 BLR

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,667 mi
Last recorded119,667 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT131 BLR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 119,667 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 118,907 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Jul 2017 118,864 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 111,569 miles

rear discs corroding

OSR, NSR, NSF tyres slightly perished

front wipers split

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 105,200 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 105,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 98,788 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 91,827 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 83,210 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside and offside inner c/v gaiters not secured

rear silencer securing clamp missing

Fail 1 Jun 2012 83,210 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside and offside inner c/v gaiters not secured

rear silencer securing clamp missing

Pass 25 Jun 2011 77,470 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 71,121 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 61,739 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 54,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 54,265 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 48,353 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 44,179 miles

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

drivers side rear tyre has a screw in it.

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 BLR is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 BLR, 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 BLR is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T131 BLR safe to buy?

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