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T157 UCH

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,588 mi
Last recorded159,588 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT157 UCH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2013 159,588 miles

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)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 143,018 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 136,755 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2011 136,719 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 130,582 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 118,673 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 107,002 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 106,825 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust centre mounting bracket broken from exhaust

handbrake outer cables starting to split

Pass 8 Sep 2007 92,285 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 82,305 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 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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