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T283 JEC

1999 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,019 mi
Last recorded148,019 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT283 JEC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2026 148,019 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside main beam bulb loose

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front brakes operating without pressing the brake peddle

Pass 1 Aug 2025 142,964 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 134,801 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 124,160 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 124,155 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 113,262 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2022 113,262 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 102,833 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 102,831 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 91,809 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 77,126 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 62,444 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 62,427 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 62,281 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 60,858 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 59,509 miles

rear brake pipes corroded slightly in places

Fail 2 Sep 2015 59,497 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake pipes corroded slightly in places

Pass 1 Sep 2014 58,516 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 57,657 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 56,493 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 55,635 miles

Driver's wiper blade split.

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 55,053 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 54,485 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 54,485 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 51,604 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 51,604 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 46,818 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 41,935 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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T283 JEC is a 1999 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T283 JEC, 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 T283 JEC registered?

T283 JEC is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 6 March 1999.

Is T283 JEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T283 JEC shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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