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T232 SBV

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

146,568 mi
Last recorded146,568 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT232 SBV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 146,568 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 146,540 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 141,639 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 141,629 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 141,625 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 137,995 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 133,879 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 132,119 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 129,388 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 126,410 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 126,397 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

screen cracked on nearside

Pass 22 Oct 2015 124,603 miles

Offside Rear brakes have slight inbalance

windscreen scratch

Fail 20 Oct 2015 124,591 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear brakes have slight inbalance

Pass 6 Oct 2014 123,149 miles

N/S Outer sill damaged.

O/S/F Outer sill damaged.

Fail 27 Sep 2014 123,126 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

N/S Outer sill damaged.

O/S/F Outer sill damaged.

O/S/F Tyre perished.

Pass 26 Oct 2013 121,014 miles

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 10 Nov 2012 117,601 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 112,284 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 107,117 miles

front discs badly worn

rear discs badly worn.

Fail 8 Dec 2010 107,117 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs badly worn

rear discs badly worn.

Pass 29 Dec 2009 100,373 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 90,946 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 82,571 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2006 75,520 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 75,520 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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T232 SBV is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 T232 SBV, 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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T232 SBV is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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