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T316 NBH

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,924 mi
Last recorded167,924 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT316 NBH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2012 167,924 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 161,588 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Nov 2011 161,576 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Nov 2010 154,543 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 148,890 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 140,718 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

rear exhaust box mounting corroded and weakend

Fail 19 Nov 2008 140,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

rear exhaust box mounting corroded and weakend

Pass 1 Dec 2007 136,451 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 130,050 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 124,602 miles

SURFACE RUST ON BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED AND CRACKED ON SIDE WALLS †BOETH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTER EDGES

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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T316 NBH is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T316 NBH, 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 T316 NBH registered?

T316 NBH is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 27 July 1999.

Is T316 NBH safe to buy?

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