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T223 BBW

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,984 mi
Last recorded90,984 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT223 BBW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2012 90,984 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 90,983 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 89,986 miles

Airbag light indicates there is a fault

Offside wiper blade split

Fail 7 Dec 2011 89,986 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Airbag light indicates there is a fault

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside wiper blade split

Pass 18 Nov 2010 87,425 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 85,138 miles

CORROSION ON O/S & N/S OUTER SILLS

Pass 23 Oct 2008 83,294 miles

CENTER EXHAUST CLAMP VERY RUSTY

SLIGHT DRAGE ON N/S/R BRAKE

SLIGHT FUEL SMALL

Pass 18 Oct 2007 79,060 miles

Both front sill seams damaged

Fail 9 Oct 2007 79,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Both front sill seams damaged

Pass 13 Oct 2006 69,055 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

NEARSIDE STEERING RACK ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 6 Oct 2005 62,169 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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T223 BBW is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T223 BBW, 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 T223 BBW registered?

T223 BBW is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 29 March 1999.

Is T223 BBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T223 BBW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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