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T164 BPR

1999 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

144,602 mi
Last recorded144,602 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT164 BPR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 144,602 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 126,966 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 112,064 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 108,882 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 102,699 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 98,016 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 211,331 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 201,355 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 201,355 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Near Side Front Brake Disc cover Corroded

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 194,324 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Jun 2008 194,324 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 May 2007 184,171 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 169,909 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 169,916 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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T164 BPR is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 T164 BPR, 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 T164 BPR registered?

T164 BPR is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 25 March 1999.

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The MOT history for T164 BPR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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