CarVerify

Free Car Check

T305 CUD

1999 Audi A3

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,926 mi
Last recorded115,926 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationT305 CUD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 115,926 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 112,588 miles

some damage to nearside outer door sill

Fail 20 Jul 2018 112,588 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner shoulder of tread ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

some damage to nearside outer door sill

Pass 3 Jul 2017 108,838 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

nearside door sill damaged

Pass 23 Jul 2016 105,232 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2016 105,232 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 101,964 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both front tyres worn and deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2014 98,205 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Standard fitment seat belt missing

nearside door sill damaged

Fail 25 Jul 2014 98,205 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

nearside door sill damaged

Pass 26 Jul 2013 94,454 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 91,279 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 91,279 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

evidence of engine oil leak

exhaust rusty and clamp rusted through

front anti roll bar rusty

front brake hoses starting to perish

plastic sill covers fitted

rear no plate stating to deteriorate

Pass 1 Nov 2010 86,730 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 86,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

exhaust system rusty

n/s outer sill damaged

o/s rear tyre starting to get low on outer edges

oil leaks

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 29 Oct 2009 81,677 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 81,677 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre of n/s outer sill damaged

complete exhaust system corroded

fluid leaking from o/s front air con pipe at receiver dryier area

o/s front tyre 3mm

Pass 23 Oct 2008 77,657 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 77,657 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

fuel tank straps rusty

n/s rear tyre starting to get low on outer edges

Pass 30 Oct 2007 72,808 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s rear tyre wear on edges

Pass 1 Nov 2006 66,189 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 60,668 miles

front number plate damaged

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
Full Audi A3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

T305 CUD is a 1999 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T305 CUD, 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

How do I check the history of T305 CUD?

You can check the full history of T305 CUD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was T305 CUD registered?

T305 CUD is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 7 June 1999.

Is T305 CUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T305 CUD shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T305 CUD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on T305 CUD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.