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T313 JEC

1999 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,072 mi
Last recorded103,072 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT313 JEC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2013 103,072 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

coolant leak on radiator

front brake discs on inner face corroded

nearside front indicator lense loose

rear wiper rubber split

wipers slight smearing

Fail 6 Apr 2013 102,980 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

coolant leak on radiator

front brake discs on inner face corroded

nearside front indicator lense loose

rear wiper rubber split

wipers slight smearing

Pass 5 Mar 2012 94,708 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front indicator unit slightly loose

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded and pitted

offside and nearside rear brake discs corroded and pitted

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear wiper blade split

Fail 5 Mar 2012 94,708 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front indicator unit slightly loose

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded and pitted

offside and nearside rear brake discs corroded and pitted

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear wiper blade split

Pass 20 Nov 2010 84,798 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rattle noise in front exhaust

rear brake discs corroded

rear wiper split

Pass 6 Nov 2009 76,323 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

marks in windscreen

Fail 6 Nov 2009 76,323 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

marks in windscreen

Pass 10 Oct 2008 67,908 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front bumper insecure

Fail 4 Oct 2008 67,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front bumper insecure

Pass 8 Sep 2007 59,220 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 52,771 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f inner wheelarch cover damaged/missing

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn to legal limit

Pass 17 Aug 2005 50,730 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge and tread wearing low

o/s/f tyre tread wearing low 2mm

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 JEC is a 1999 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 T313 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 T313 JEC registered?

T313 JEC is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T313 JEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T313 JEC shows 12 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.

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