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T234 XJL

1999 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

106,526 mi
Last recorded106,526 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT234 XJL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2023 106,526 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 105,160 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 103,784 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 102,791 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 102,791 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 101,791 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 100,012 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 98,404 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 98,364 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 97,276 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 97,265 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 95,715 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 94,194 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front bottom ball joint slight play

Pass 29 Oct 2013 92,727 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 91,672 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 90,371 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 88,783 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 87,107 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 85,270 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 85,270 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 83,081 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 81,408 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 81,405 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 78,596 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 78,586 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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T234 XJL is a 1999 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc 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 T234 XJL, 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 T234 XJL registered?

T234 XJL is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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