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T247 LAC

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

90,793 mi
Last recorded90,793 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT247 LAC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 90,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 90,793 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 85,308 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle bushes worn

Fail 10 Jun 2021 85,307 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle bushes worn

Pass 30 Jun 2020 77,097 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 70,895 miles

Both front tyres worn to approx 2mm in centre of tread only

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 64,008 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 56,504 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 48,160 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 39,783 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 32,956 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 31,209 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 30,071 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 28,668 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 26,158 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 23,858 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 22,732 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 21,650 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 20,320 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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T247 LAC is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 T247 LAC, 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 T247 LAC registered?

T247 LAC is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 8 April 1999.

Is T247 LAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T247 LAC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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