MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,588 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
both rear tyres perished
n/ reg plate lamp dull
wiper blades starting to smear
Oil leak
both front tyres perished
front brake discs worn
o/s/r tyre perished
slight leak of fuel from fuel filter
slight play n/s rack end
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
both front tyres perished
front brake discs worn
o/s/r tyre perished
slight leak of fuel from fuel filter
slight play n/s rack end
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
exhaust centre mounting bracket broken from exhaust
handbrake outer cables starting to split
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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T157 UCH is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 UCH, 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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What year was T157 UCH registered?
T157 UCH is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 31 July 1999.
Is T157 UCH safe to buy?
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