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T213 FRA

1999 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,031 mi
Last recorded132,031 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT213 FRA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2013 132,031 miles

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

rear discs in poor condition

Fail 4 Apr 2013 132,031 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear discs in poor condition

Fail 28 Mar 2012 124,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front pipe joiner clamps in poor condition

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 28 Mar 2012 124,753 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front pipe joiner clamps in poor condition

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 1 Apr 2011 118,721 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 118,703 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 113,816 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 106,331 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 98,959 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 95,653 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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T213 FRA is a 1999 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T213 FRA, 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 T213 FRA registered?

T213 FRA is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 22 April 1999.

Is T213 FRA safe to buy?

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