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T317 JDB

1999 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,640 mi
Last recorded157,640 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT317 JDB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 157,640 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2016 157,640 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 148,614 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 140,240 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 134,997 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 129,032 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 122,071 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 116,717 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 110,777 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 105,063 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 105,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 98,351 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 98,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 93,131 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 75,192 miles

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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T317 JDB is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 T317 JDB, 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 T317 JDB registered?

T317 JDB is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 19 April 1999.

Is T317 JDB safe to buy?

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