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T212 KAW

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,419 mi
Last recorded57,419 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT212 KAW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 57,419 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 52,960 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 49,938 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 43,237 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X 2 (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X 2 (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 43,237 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 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)

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

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X 2 (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X 2 (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 43,225 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 43,172 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 43,058 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 43,058 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 42,836 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 42,277 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 42,277 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 41,487 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 38,804 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 37,227 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 35,954 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack in tread

Pass 23 Feb 2006 34,764 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 34,764 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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T212 KAW is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T212 KAW, 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 T212 KAW registered?

T212 KAW is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 24 March 1999.

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