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T199 RYA

1999 Audi A3

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

176,383 mi
Last recorded176,383 miles
Recorded on24 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT199 RYA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2014 176,383 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 May 2014 176,383 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 May 2013 106,941 miles

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)

engine mount soft/worn.

minor binding from offside rear brake.

rear silencer noisy.

rear silencer poorly supported.

Pass 2 May 2012 103,146 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 95,359 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 82,681 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 68,432 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 63,507 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 58,455 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 54,511 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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T199 RYA is a 1999 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 T199 RYA, 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 T199 RYA registered?

T199 RYA is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 11 May 1999.

Is T199 RYA safe to buy?

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