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T256 JCL

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,787 mi
Last recorded174,787 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2020
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT256 JCL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2020 174,787 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2020 174,787 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 170,143 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 165,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen wiper blades slight smearing

Pass 10 Feb 2017 157,911 miles

Front Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbonme bushes starting to delaminate (2.4.F.3)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 157,911 miles

Front Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbonme bushes starting to delaminate (2.4.F.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 154,103 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 150,622 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 147,021 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 141,575 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 135,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 135,131 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 131,104 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 131,104 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 126,921 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 126,921 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 122,874 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 118,936 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 114,313 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 114,313 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 109,182 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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T256 JCL is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T256 JCL, 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 T256 JCL registered?

T256 JCL is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 5 March 1999.

Is T256 JCL safe to buy?

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