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T150 JVM

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

128,599 mi
Last recorded128,599 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT150 JVM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 128,599 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

bad oil leak

brake pad warning light on

nearside headlight slight poor beam image

slight blue smoke from exhaust

Fail 5 Aug 2015 128,497 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

bad oil leak

brake worning wire light on

nearside front poor beam patton headlight

Pass 4 Aug 2014 123,026 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

nearside and offside rear tyre cracking on side wall inside edge

Fail 14 Jul 2014 122,517 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

exh corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2013 116,866 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exh corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2013 116,425 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exh corroded slightley

frontsuspension soft

Pass 15 Aug 2012 108,157 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2012 108,157 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2012 107,938 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Oil leak

exh corroded

near side doors bent

under tray loose

Pass 20 Aug 2011 101,529 miles

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

rear wiper split

Pass 21 Aug 2010 94,325 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 88,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 88,567 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 84,431 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 30 Aug 2008 84,431 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 23 Jun 2007 79,983 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 72,939 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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T150 JVM is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 T150 JVM, 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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T150 JVM is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 11 March 1999.

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