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T231 JOG

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,546 mi
Last recorded154,546 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT231 JOG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2012 154,546 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

air bag light on

front number plate damage

rear wiper rubber split

Fail 18 Jun 2012 154,440 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

air bag light on

front number plate damaged

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 23 Jun 2011 141,797 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play n/s steering arm

Fail 22 Jun 2011 141,797 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play n/s steering arm

Pass 1 Jul 2010 132,472 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 132,465 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 122,552 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 122,552 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 109,110 miles

Front number plate cracked .

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge .

Offside front head light too low ( ADJUSTED )

Pass 7 Dec 2005 99,345 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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T231 JOG is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T231 JOG, 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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T231 JOG is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 9 March 1999.

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