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T381 OPW

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

197,855 mi
Last recorded197,855 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT381 OPW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 197,855 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 197,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 193,940 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 189,934 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 189,934 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 186,241 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 183,327 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 183,327 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 179,154 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 177,031 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 177,031 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 172,223 miles

front windscreen cracked,but not within swept area

Pass 7 Dec 2013 168,677 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 168,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 166,157 miles

front windscreen cracked,but not affecting swept area

Pass 6 Dec 2011 163,536 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 159,066 miles

both front tyres 2mm minimum requirement 1.6mm may require.

Pass 24 Oct 2009 153,304 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 153,304 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 149,555 miles

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

crack in offside front bumper - poor tape repair

offside front tyre approaching wear limit

play in nearside steering rack

Fail 28 Jul 2008 149,555 miles

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

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

crack in offside front bumper - poor tape repair

offside front tyre approaching wear limit

play in nearside steering rack

Fail 19 Jul 2008 149,285 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 130,473 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 130,473 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Aug 2006 115,731 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 115,731 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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T381 OPW is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T381 OPW, 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 T381 OPW registered?

T381 OPW is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 16 August 1999.

Is T381 OPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T381 OPW shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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