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T262 RCG

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

107,288 mi
Last recorded107,288 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT262 RCG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 107,288 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 107,288 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2017 104,776 miles

Engine oil level on minimum.

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 103,210 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 101,392 miles

Some play in nearside steering rack track rod. Not yet excessive, but advise change now.

Pass 5 Feb 2014 99,105 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 97,539 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 97,539 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 94,828 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 89,249 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 82,470 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 75,189 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 70,430 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 66,861 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 65,875 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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T262 RCG is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 T262 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.

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What year was T262 RCG registered?

T262 RCG is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 20 March 1999.

Is T262 RCG safe to buy?

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