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T221 BLM

1999 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,800 mi
Last recorded123,800 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT221 BLM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 123,800 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 114,351 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 114,351 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2010 99,297 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 89,285 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 79,419 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 10 Apr 2007 69,539 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 69,539 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 58,867 miles

chips to windscreen

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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T221 BLM is a 1999 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 T221 BLM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T221 BLM registered?

T221 BLM is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 29 June 1999.

Is T221 BLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T221 BLM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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