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T313 BGU

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

160,969 mi
Last recorded160,969 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT313 BGU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 160,969 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 160,969 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 159,876 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 159,868 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 158,867 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 158,867 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 157,666 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 157,666 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both wheels (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 156,548 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 155,521 miles

Coolant leak water hose ? ()

Fail 14 Oct 2020 155,521 miles

Coolant leak water hose ? ()

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 154,482 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks around outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 153,352 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 152,105 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Oct 2016 150,525 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 150,525 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall cracked (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 148,796 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 146,996 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 144,413 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 144,413 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 141,825 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 141,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 139,094 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 136,432 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 136,432 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 132,822 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 132,822 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 127,564 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 127,564 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 116,691 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear discs to be changed when pads next replaced

Pass 4 Oct 2006 98,340 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 98,340 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2005 79,926 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 79,926 miles

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

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

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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T313 BGU is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 T313 BGU, 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 T313 BGU registered?

T313 BGU is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 13 March 1999.

Is T313 BGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T313 BGU shows 34 tests with a 61.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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