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T180 EAG

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

152,200 mi
Last recorded152,200 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT180 EAG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 152,200 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lead and lag on handbrake

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Slight distortion to both rear tyres

Slight fluctuation on nearside front brake

Some damage to both body sills

Pass 16 Oct 2015 139,341 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency on 19%

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

accident damage to offside body sill

offside handbrake efficiency on 70kgs

oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2015 139,227 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

accident damage to offside body sill

offside handbrake efficiency on 70kgs

oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2014 121,189 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

centre stop light disconnected

horn slightly muffled

slight distortion to both headlamp aim

some damage to both sills

Pass 3 Oct 2013 102,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

slight distortion to both headlamp aim

Pass 3 Oct 2012 95,461 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

lowered coil springs fitted all round

nearside of vehicle damaged front to rear

Fail 28 Sep 2012 95,461 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

lowered coil springs fitted all round

nearside of vehicle damaged front to rear

Pass 28 Oct 2011 93,517 miles

Both rear tyres slightly cracked but no cord exposed

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 27 Oct 2011 93,517 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Both rear tyres slightly cracked but no cord exposed

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 25 Oct 2011 93,490 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

gearbox noisey when rotating front wheels

nearside front position lamp has a poor quality l.e.d. bulb and does not sufficeintly illuminate.

Pass 29 Oct 2010 81,375 miles

dipstick shroud damaged

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

coolant component deteriorating

emissions taken time to clear limits

Fail 26 Oct 2010 81,375 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

coolant component deteriorating

dipstick shroud damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2010 99,556 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

battery weak

both rear tyres and offside front tyres cracking in places,nails in both rear tyres

engine oil low,dipstick adapter broken

front suspension noisey on rough ground

fuel filter corroded and slightly insecure

oil leak and coolant leak-investigate

Fail 19 Aug 2010 99,556 miles

Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

battery weak

both rear tyres and offside front tyres cracking in places,nails in both rear tyres

engine oil low,dipstick adapter broken

front suspension noisey on rough ground

fuel filter corroded and slightly insecure

oil leak and coolant leak-investigate

Pass 20 Aug 2009 94,722 miles

Both front tyres low tread.

Play in offside steering rack rod ball joint.

Signs of leakage to radiator.

Pass 23 Jul 2008 86,091 miles

Slight play in offside steering rack rod.

Fail 22 Jul 2008 86,074 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight play in offside steering rack rod.

Pass 24 Jul 2007 74,527 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S STEERING RACK

Pass 10 Jun 2006 66,214 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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T180 EAG is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 T180 EAG, 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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T180 EAG is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 30 July 1999.

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