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T173 ATY

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,159 mi
Last recorded110,159 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT173 ATY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2010 110,159 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 110,159 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2009 99,840 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 99,840 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 95,900 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Mar 2009 95,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

HAND BRAKE CALIPER LEVERS NOT RETURING FULLY

Pass 20 Mar 2008 88,312 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 88,309 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2007 85,922 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2006 81,001 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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T173 ATY is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T173 ATY, 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 T173 ATY registered?

T173 ATY is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 19 March 1999.

Is T173 ATY safe to buy?

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