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T137 KBJ

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

168,993 mi
Last recorded168,993 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT137 KBJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 168,993 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Oil leak ()

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 168,988 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Oil leak ()

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 168,948 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced SUSPECT CALIPER (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

5 BULBS INOP CENTRE STOP LIGHT

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER PAD MISSING

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

N/S/F TYRE BADLY WORN INNER EDGE

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR @ REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt LEAKING (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S /F WINDOW INOP

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR @ REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front TYRE BADLY WORN INNER EDGE

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

REAR WIPER BLADE INOP

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 155,792 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 155,792 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

minor cut on o/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 18 Mar 2014 145,497 miles

WASH DELIVERY POOR.DAMAGE-N/S/F SEATBELT CATCH-O/S+N/S MIRROR-SCREEN.CORROSION R BRAKE HOSES FERRULES.MINOR PLAYF SUSPENSION ARMS/F STRUTS TOP MOUNTS.O/S/R TYRE TREAD DAMAGE/EDGE WORN.LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.

Fail 18 Mar 2014 145,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

WASH DELIVERY POOR.DAMAGE-N/S/F SEATBELT CATCH-O/S+N/S MIRROR-SCREEN.CORROSION R BRAKE HOSES FERRULES.MINOR PLAYF SUSPENSION ARMS/F STRUTS TOP MOUNTS.O/S/R TYRE TREAD DAMAGE/EDGE WORN.LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 142,877 miles

DAMAGE O/S+N/S MIRROR.WASH ALIGNMENT POOR.SCREEN DAMAGE.DAMAGE N/S/F SEAT BELT CATCH.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.HEADLIGHTS PATTERNS POOR.CORROSION R FERRULES.OIL LEAKS.

Fail 20 Mar 2013 142,877 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

DAMAGE O/S+N/S MIRROR.WASH ALIGNMENT POOR.SCREEN DAMAGE.DAMAGE N/S/F SEAT BELT CATCH.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.HEADLIGHTS PATTERNS POOR.CORROSION R FERRULES.OIL LEAKS.

Pass 31 Mar 2012 137,773 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 136,980 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2011 120,001 miles

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

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

nearside headlamp cracked

Pass 21 Jan 2011 120,001 miles

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

nearside headlamp cracked

Pass 11 Dec 2009 109,125 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)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 161,983 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 160,987 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 139,460 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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T137 KBJ 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 52.9%.

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 T137 KBJ, 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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T137 KBJ is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 15 June 1999.

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