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T290 JBA

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

152,377 mi
Last recorded152,377 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT290 JBA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 8 May 2018 152,377 miles

slight exhaust blow

offside rear tyre worn

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2017 143,150 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 136,665 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 131,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 19 Jun 2012 118,171 miles

front tyres worn

Pass 22 Jun 2011 98,993 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 80,328 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 68,044 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 67,020 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 59,629 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 51,549 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 45,945 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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T290 JBA is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 T290 JBA, 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 T290 JBA registered?

T290 JBA is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T290 JBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T290 JBA shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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