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T180 UAA

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

189,212 mi
Last recorded189,212 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT180 UAA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 189,212 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both...upper (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both...too calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both...too hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

f/n/s seat belt clip cover missing

travel on footbrake

Fail 8 Jan 2021 189,212 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both...upper (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both...too calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both...too hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

f/n/s seat belt clip cover missing

travel on footbrake

Pass 15 Jan 2020 184,864 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both.."d" bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

damage to r/n/s light unit

f/n/s seat belt clip,cover missing

Pass 10 Jan 2019 178,220 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both...to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both...to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 168,045 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner faces both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 157,339 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 157,332 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 147,758 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front wiper blades split on ends but still clearing screen

Pass 7 Jul 2014 135,697 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 135,596 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 123,504 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

battery

Fail 21 May 2013 123,504 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

battery

Pass 21 Jun 2012 116,990 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 116,990 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 110,362 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 110,362 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 101,462 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 93,098 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 82,559 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 72,221 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 65,673 miles

front discs worn

near side front tyre heavily worn on edges on limit and outer wall perished

off side front tyre worn and perished

rear pads worn

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 UAA is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T180 UAA, 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 UAA is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 10 May 1999.

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