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T246 NCF

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

195,125 mi
Last recorded195,125 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 195,125 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 189,201 miles

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

No plates deteriorated

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 189,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

No plates deteriorated

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 180,710 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded

front tyres badly perished

Fail 3 Mar 2014 180,509 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

sidewalls starting to crack n/s/f tyre 195/65/15

Pass 19 Feb 2013 176,527 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

Fail 19 Feb 2013 176,527 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag light on

Pass 2 Feb 2012 172,480 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 165,963 miles

air bag light on dash

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2011 165,963 miles

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

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

air bag light on dash

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Dec 2009 161,355 miles

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

Fail 24 Dec 2009 161,355 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 152,656 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Dec 2007 143,114 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 143,114 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 133,238 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 133,232 miles

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)

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 NCF is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NCF, 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 T246 NCF registered?

T246 NCF is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 16 June 1999.

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