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T228 WYJ

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

157,750 mi
Last recorded157,750 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT228 WYJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2015 157,750 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 149,506 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 144,456 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

all tyres have cuts in sidewalls inner/outer walls

n/s/f inner driveshaft clip missing nogrease

Pass 6 Jul 2012 138,276 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre cut in sidewall outer edge

o/s/f tyre cut in sidewall outer edge

o/s/r tyres cuts in sidwall inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2011 125,450 miles

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

o/s/f drive shaft has been fowling anti roll bar

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2010 114,014 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 107,460 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 107,373 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)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 90,106 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 90,105 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 81,665 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 67,971 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 67,971 miles

Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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T228 WYJ is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T228 WYJ, 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 T228 WYJ registered?

T228 WYJ is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 15 April 1999.

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The MOT history for T228 WYJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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