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T2 EDK

1999 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,519 mi
Last recorded160,519 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT2 EDK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011 160,519 miles

both front inner discs have slight rust build up on outer circumference

offside front drumstick has slight play

Pass 2 Sep 2010 155,461 miles

Childseats fitted to rear outer seats. Unable to fully assess these seat belts.

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Sep 2010 155,461 miles

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

Childseats fitted to rear outer seats. Unable to fully assess these seat belts.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 134,857 miles

both front wiper blades deteriorated recommend replacing

n/s/f o/s/f and o/s/r roadwheels have slightly distorted inner rim edges

play in steering rack inner arm joints o/s most

starter motor noisy

Pass 6 Aug 2008 130,880 miles

advise play in steering rack inner joints

n/s/f , o/s/f , o/s/r roadwheels have slightly distorted inner beadrims

Fail 5 Aug 2008 130,871 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

advise both front inner anti roll bar bushes have movement

advise n/s/f anti roll bar droplink has movement

advise play in steering rack inner joints

both front tyres wearing on outer edge recommend tracking

n/s/f , o/s/f , o/s/r roadwheels have slightly distorted inner beadrims

o/s/f tyre worn below 1.6mm on outer edge but has stepdown tread

strong advise n/s/f tyre asap wearing heavily on outer edge but has stepdown tread but worn to excess on outer edge

Pass 3 Aug 2007 122,110 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 103,463 miles

exhaust corroded in places

offside and nearside tyres cracking in the tread

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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T2 EDK is a 1999 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T2 EDK, 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 T2 EDK registered?

T2 EDK is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 17 July 1999.

Is T2 EDK safe to buy?

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