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T281 OGP

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

85,959 mi
Last recorded85,959 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT281 OGP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 85,959 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bad engine oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2018 85,958 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bad engine oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2017 81,789 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Mar 2017 81,789 miles

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

Stop lamp not working All (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil level low.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 78,255 miles

bad oil plus coolant leak

vancum pipe leak on engine

Pass 4 Mar 2015 76,184 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 76,184 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 73,645 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 73,645 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 71,090 miles

N/S/F suspension top mounts have slight play

O/S/F steering arm has slight play

O/S/F suspension top mounts have slight play

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 66,499 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 66,499 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 61,987 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 61,987 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 56,656 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 56,656 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 51,833 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 47,428 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 42,230 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 37,035 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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T281 OGP is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T281 OGP, 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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T281 OGP is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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