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T167 KOB

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,131 mi
Last recorded157,131 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT167 KOB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 157,131 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 23 Nov 2016 147,302 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 135,420 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 130,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight play in handbrake lever

Pass 11 Nov 2013 124,865 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 124,865 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 122,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

slight play in near side front and off side front shock abobers

slight play in upper steering u joints

Fail 25 Sep 2012 122,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

slight play in near side front and off side front shock abobers

slight play in upper steering u joints

Pass 1 Sep 2011 115,988 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

slight play in off side front tie bar / track rod inner ball joint

Fail 18 Sep 2010 101,860 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear number plate lose but not likey to fall off

unable to carry out brake roller test because of locking up at the wheels before starting up but wheels moved freely when span up druring test

drag link end/tie bar ball joint for near side front has heavy play in the ball joint

Pass 18 Sep 2010 101,860 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear number plate lose but not likey to fall off

unable to carry out brake roller test because of locking up at the wheels before starting up but wheels moved freely when span up druring test

drag link end/tie bar ball joint for near side front has heavy play in the ball joint

Pass 6 Jul 2009 78,866 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 78,866 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 47,131 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 43,965 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 38,270 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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T167 KOB is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T167 KOB, 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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T167 KOB is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 2 July 1999.

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