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T259 BVL

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,855 mi
Last recorded100,855 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT259 BVL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 100,855 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 98,106 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 98,106 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 94,597 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 94,595 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 90,873 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 90,863 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 85,816 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 76,587 miles

The exhaust system is showing some signs of corrosion in places.

The front brake discs are showing some signs of wear.

The fuel tank support straps are showing some signs of corrosion.

Fail 1 Dec 2011 76,584 miles

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

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

The exhaust system is showing some signs of corrosion in places.

The front brake discs are showing some signs of wear.

The fuel tank support straps are showing some signs of corrosion.

Pass 2 Dec 2010 68,477 miles

Fuel tank support strap showing signs of corrosion.

The exhaust showing signs of corrosion.

The front brake discs showing signs of corrosion/wear.

The rear brake discs heavily corroded and worn,

Fail 2 Dec 2010 68,477 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel tank support strap showing signs of corrosion.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

The exhaust showing signs of corrosion.

The front brake discs showing signs of corrosion/wear.

The rear brake discs heavily corroded and worn,

Pass 1 Dec 2009 61,896 miles

The fuel tank support straps are corroded.

Pass 24 Nov 2008 56,091 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 49,396 miles

Both front tyres are showing signs of wear.

The exhaust system is showing some signs of corrosion in places.

The fuel tank support straps are showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 27 Nov 2006 45,530 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

The off side rear tyre is worn low and close to the legal limit in places.

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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T259 BVL is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 T259 BVL, 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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T259 BVL is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 5 July 1999.

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