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T198 BLO

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

66,369 mi
Last recorded66,369 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT198 BLO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 66,369 miles

Central Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 65,192 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 61,084 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 59,508 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering arm has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 56,228 miles

All tyres have age cracks.

Slight play in n/s track rod arm.

Pass 5 Jun 2019 53,118 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 53,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 119,851 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (cracked) (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 51,238 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 47,853 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wipers starting to smear screen.

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 47,853 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wipers starting to smear screen.

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 42,259 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

offside front tyre outer sidewall starting to perish

Fail 7 Apr 2015 42,259 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

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

offside front tyre outer sidewall starting to perish

Pass 23 Apr 2014 39,413 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front wipers smear screen not excessively

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2013 37,836 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 35,217 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 32,788 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 31,977 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 31,975 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 31,753 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 31,022 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 27,899 miles

(1) screen wiper blades smeary.

(2) front number plate cracked.

(3) n/s/r tyre outer sidewall cracking (not to excess)

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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T198 BLO is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 T198 BLO, 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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What year was T198 BLO registered?

T198 BLO is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 2 August 1999.

Is T198 BLO safe to buy?

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