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T157 JKU

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

110,738 mi
Last recorded110,738 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT157 JKU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 110,738 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 106,195 miles

Offside Front Slight play in steering rack end

Fail 9 Oct 2017 106,194 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Slight play in steering rack end

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

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

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 101,625 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 101,625 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 94,504 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 94,109 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 94,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 92,991 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 91,020 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 91,020 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 89,437 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 86,683 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 82,276 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 78,226 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 73,692 miles

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

rear brake discs deteriorated.

Pass 14 Mar 2008 69,179 miles

rear no plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 14 Mar 2007 62,705 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 55,839 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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T157 JKU is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 T157 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 T157 JKU registered?

T157 JKU is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 23 March 1999.

Is T157 JKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T157 JKU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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