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T179 ATY

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

163,577 mi
Last recorded163,577 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT179 ATY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2013 163,577 miles

O/S FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSH CRACKING - ADVISE REPLACE

WEAR IN STEERING RACK - ADVISE REPLACE ASAP

Fail 25 Oct 2013 163,577 miles

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

Nearside brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

O/S FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSH CRACKING - ADVISE REPLACE

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

WEAR IN STEERING RACK - ADVISE REPLACE ASAP

Pass 25 Oct 2012 152,481 miles

o/s end of steering rack slightly damp

Fail 23 Oct 2012 152,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

o/s end of steering rack slightly damp

Pass 14 Oct 2011 140,030 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 128,344 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2010 128,344 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2009 116,500 miles

ADVISE N/S LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH STARTING TO SPLIT

ADVISE REPLACE FRONT BRAKE DISCS WHEN PADS WEAR OUT

Fail 25 Sep 2008 104,895 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

SLIGHT WEAR IN N/S END OF STEERING RACK

Pass 25 Sep 2008 104,895 miles

SLIGHT WEAR IN N/S END OF STEERING RACK

Pass 9 Oct 2007 95,785 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 90,751 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 85,550 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2005 85,550 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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T179 ATY is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 T179 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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T179 ATY is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T179 ATY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T179 ATY shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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