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T135 KBC

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

150,299 mi
Last recorded150,299 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT135 KBC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 150,299 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 144,167 miles

Extensive advanced surface corrosion on all rear suspension elements

Pass 28 Aug 2014 137,701 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 121,874 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 114,993 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 107,361 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 107,357 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 100,011 miles

both the rear coil springs corroded

centre exhaust bracket broken

front wipers poor

multi v belt in poor condition

offside front and both the rear tyres are worn on the inside edges

offside rear handbrake cable not returning fully and slightly low on effort

rear axle beam bushes are weak and unbonded

Pass 10 Aug 2009 91,330 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 91,326 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 84,023 miles

both the rear axle beam bushes are becomming unbonded

wear in both the front antiroll bar inner saddle bushes

Pass 12 Jul 2007 76,381 miles

both front inner saddle bushes are becomming worn

both the front tyre inner edges thin

both the rear tyres getting thin and slightly out of shape on the inside edges

nearside front lower wishbone rear bush becomming unbonded

Pass 1 Aug 2006 69,055 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 66,596 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)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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T135 KBC is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 T135 KBC, 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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T135 KBC is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 25 May 1999.

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