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T236 AAL

1999 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

187,264 mi
Last recorded187,264 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT236 AAL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 187,264 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play in rack inner ball joints

Pass 17 Nov 2014 186,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 180,376 miles

nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2012 170,824 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 154,645 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear axle bushes worn

n/s amd o/s/f lower arm rear bushes slpitting

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

slight play in o/s steering rack

Fail 17 Sep 2011 154,645 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear axle bushes worn

front pads and discs worn

n/s amd o/s/f lower arm rear bushes slpitting

n/s/r tyre getting low and tyre distorted

rear brake discs corroded

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 11 Sep 2010 130,585 miles

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

o/s/f anti roll bar bush worn

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven

rear axle bushes worn

slight play in o/s track rod end

Pass 23 Jul 2009 108,022 miles

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

rear axle bushes worn

slight play in anti roll bar bushes

slight play in o/s rack rod

Fail 23 Jul 2009 108,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

rear axle bushes worn

slight play in anti roll bar bushes

slight play in o/s rack rod

Pass 17 Jul 2008 83,102 miles

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

under tray fitted [obsecure view]

Fail 17 Jul 2008 83,102 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

under tray fitted [obsecure view]

Pass 22 Jun 2007 66,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 63,614 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 56,946 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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T236 AAL is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 T236 AAL, 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 T236 AAL registered?

T236 AAL is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T236 AAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T236 AAL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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