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T246 JOG

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

133,160 mi
Last recorded133,160 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT246 JOG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2013 133,160 miles

Front brake discs worn

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 133,160 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front brake discs worn

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 129,079 miles

n/s/f indicator lense broken

o/s/f indicator cracked

Fail 4 Dec 2012 129,079 miles

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

n/s/f indicator lense broken

o/s/f indicator cracked

Pass 30 Nov 2011 126,497 miles

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

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

Oil leak

airbag warning light on

Fail 29 Nov 2011 126,494 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

airbag warning light on

Pass 11 Oct 2010 120,622 miles

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

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

Oil leak

air bag warning lamp illuminated at time of test

front brake discs worn

offside rear hand brake lever not returning fully

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2009 113,621 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 113,617 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2008 105,814 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 99,058 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 92,582 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 92,582 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 85,512 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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T246 JOG is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T246 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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T246 JOG is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 21 April 1999.

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