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T277 BGU

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,193 mi
Last recorded120,193 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT277 BGU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 120,193 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 119,098 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 118,082 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 117,199 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 116,079 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 115,369 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 114,305 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 114,305 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 112,723 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 111,430 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 109,773 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 108,575 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 106,959 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 106,948 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 105,500 miles

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

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

slight wear in nearside steering rack end

Pass 24 Jan 2012 102,516 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 100,157 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 97,410 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 93,730 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 88,146 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 83,761 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 83,761 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 79,717 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 79,717 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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T277 BGU is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T277 BGU, 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

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What year was T277 BGU registered?

T277 BGU is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 5 March 1999.

Is T277 BGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T277 BGU shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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