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T387 DFC

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

7,097 mi
Last recorded7,097 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT387 DFC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 7,097 miles

Surface tread and wall cracks on all tyres.

Pass 29 Mar 2018 6,997 miles

Nearside Front CRACKING ON RUBBER

Nearside Rear RUBBER CRACKING

Offside Front CRACKING ON RUBBER

Offside Rear RUBBER CRACKING

Pass 13 Apr 2017 6,900 miles

Tyres cracking on tread and walls (due to age).

Pass 16 Apr 2016 6,738 miles

Offside Rear Tyre cracking in tread.

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking in tread.

Offside Front Tyre cracking in tread.

Nearside Front Tyre cracking in tread, age related.

Fail 16 Apr 2016 6,738 miles

Centre Front Braking system leaking Vacuum pipe to servo cracked. now repaired. (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre cracking in tread, age related.

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking in tread.

Offside Front Tyre cracking in tread.

Offside Rear Tyre cracking in tread.

Pass 4 Apr 2012 6,694 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 6,637 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 6,637 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 6,609 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 6,556 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 6,454 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 6,402 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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T387 DFC is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver 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 T387 DFC, 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 T387 DFC registered?

T387 DFC is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 31 March 1999.

Is T387 DFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T387 DFC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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