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T158 XDE

1999 Audi A3

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

180,822 mi
Last recorded180,822 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT158 XDE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 180,822 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 178,637 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bracket torn from box (7.1.2)

advise suspension has been lowered

Fail 5 Jun 2017 178,501 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bracket torn from box (7.1.2)

advise suspension has been lowered

Pass 20 Jun 2016 175,746 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 170,621 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 163,781 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 151,856 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 139,273 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 130,658 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 108,126 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 85,700 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 78,885 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 71,387 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 68,894 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 68,894 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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T158 XDE is a 1999 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 T158 XDE, 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 T158 XDE registered?

T158 XDE is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T158 XDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T158 XDE shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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