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T384 SBL

1999 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,925 mi
Last recorded148,925 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT384 SBL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 148,925 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 148,898 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp broken (7.1.1)

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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1. Slight uneven tread wear on nearside rear tyre.

2. Rear brake discs becoming pitted.

Pass 5 Jan 2015 140,797 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 135,672 miles

both rear tyres are cracked and split

Pass 7 Dec 2012 132,139 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 129,733 miles

osf indicator bulb is fading a little

Pass 7 Jun 2010 122,256 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 118,603 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 112,218 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 104,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 May 2006 97,734 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 97,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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T384 SBL is a 1999 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T384 SBL, 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 T384 SBL registered?

T384 SBL is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 16 March 1999.

Is T384 SBL safe to buy?

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