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T146 JKU

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,946 mi
Last recorded146,946 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT146 JKU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 146,946 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 141,440 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 135,500 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 130,136 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE VERY POOR - EXCESSIVELY WORN AND CORRODED !

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

Oil leak

REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE VERY POOR - WORN AND EXCESSIVELY CORRODED !

exhaust is corroded

front top suspension mounts have play

rear axle is corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2013 130,135 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE VERY POOR - EXCESSIVELY WORN AND CORRODED !

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

Oil leak

REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE VERY POOR - WORN AND EXCESSIVELY CORRODED !

exhaust is corroded

front top suspension mounts have play

rear axle is corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2012 125,044 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 109,307 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 94,092 miles

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

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

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2010 94,066 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2009 80,581 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 80,560 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

wiper speed is slow

Pass 17 Jun 2008 60,777 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2008 60,777 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 51,862 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

centre exhaust mounting insecure

o/s and n/s wishbone bushes spliting

small scratches on windscreen

Fail 4 Aug 2007 51,812 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

centre exhaust mounting insecure

o/s and n/s wishbone bushes spliting

small scratches on windscreen

Pass 12 Aug 2006 39,129 miles

rusting on rear axle

slight play in steering rack

wishbone bushes slightly split

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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T146 JKU is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 T146 JKU, 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 T146 JKU registered?

T146 JKU is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 17 March 1999.

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