MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,577 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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O/S FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSH CRACKING - ADVISE REPLACE
WEAR IN STEERING RACK - ADVISE REPLACE ASAP
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
o/s end of steering rack slightly damp
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
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
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
ADVISE N/S LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH STARTING TO SPLIT
ADVISE REPLACE FRONT BRAKE DISCS WHEN PADS WEAR OUT
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
SLIGHT WEAR IN N/S END OF STEERING RACK
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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