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T189 ASL

1999 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

117,635 mi
Last recorded117,635 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT189 ASL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 117,635 miles

Oil leak minor ()

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust bracket deteriorated,

o/s handbrake performance lower than n/s

parking brake performance 16%, mot pass mark 16%,, recommend check

Fail 21 Sep 2017 117,508 miles

Emissions not tested no engine oil showing on dip stick (7.3.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (8.2.3)

Oil leak minor ()

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust bracket deteriorated,

o/s handbrake performance lower than n/s

parking brake performance 16%, mot pass mark 16%,, recommend check

Pass 26 Nov 2016 115,401 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level stop light (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust, original bracket, deteriorated, extra bracket supoorting

Fail 26 Nov 2016 115,401 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level stop light (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

centre exhaust, original bracket, deteriorated, extra bracket supoorting

Pass 9 Nov 2015 112,987 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level brake light (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken, still supporting system,, recommend check

offside and nearside wiper rubbers perished on ends, recommend replace

Fail 9 Nov 2015 112,987 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level brake light (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken, still supporting system,, recommend check

offside and nearside wiper rubbers perished on ends, recommend replace

Pass 25 Sep 2014 110,718 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 110,716 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 102,758 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 93,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 93,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 86,221 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Two bulbs not working high level brake light

Pass 13 Sep 2011 86,221 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Two bulbs not working high level brake light

Pass 18 Nov 2010 81,558 miles

Centre exhaust bracket snapped

Rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 18 Nov 2010 81,558 miles

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

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

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 7 Sep 2009 75,623 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2009 75,623 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 70,930 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 64,263 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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T189 ASL is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 T189 ASL, 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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T189 ASL is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 25 May 1999.

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