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T261 RCG

1999 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,207 mi
Last recorded85,207 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2009
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT261 RCG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2009 85,207 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 83,236 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 83,236 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 74,591 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 61,226 miles

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

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

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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T261 RCG is a 1999 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T261 RCG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T261 RCG?

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What year was T261 RCG registered?

T261 RCG is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 May 1999.

Is T261 RCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T261 RCG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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