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T169 JLL

1999 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

225,614 mi
Last recorded225,614 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT169 JLL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2013 225,614 miles

both front track rod inner joints wearing

n/s/f wiper blade split on end

Pass 17 Dec 2012 209,345 miles

front brake discs wearing

o/s/f indicator lens cover cracked

play starting in both steering rack track rod arms

spare tyre flat

tyre wear started on both rear inner edges

Pass 12 Mar 2012 192,680 miles

o/s/f indicator lens cracked

play started vin both front track rod arms

spare tyre flat

tyre wear o/s/f outer edge wearing

Fail 9 Mar 2012 192,659 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s/f indicator lens cracked

play started vin both front track rod arms

spare tyre flat

tyre wear o/s/f outer edge wearing

Pass 8 Mar 2011 158,480 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear low

front brake pads wearing low

slight play in n/s/f track rod ball joint

Pass 12 Feb 2010 134,661 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 134,660 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 124,515 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 124,515 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 111,249 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 96,576 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 81,743 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 81,743 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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T169 JLL is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T169 JLL, 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 T169 JLL registered?

T169 JLL is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 28 May 1999.

Is T169 JLL safe to buy?

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