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T387 TNE

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,408 mi
Last recorded126,408 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT387 TNE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 126,408 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front inner wheel arch signs of fouling

front headlamps and side repeaters tinted

slight exhaust blow at centre to rear joint

Fail 10 Dec 2016 126,314 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front inner wheel arch signs of fouling

front headlamps and side repeaters tinted

offside front tyre worn heavily on edges

rear exhaust system missing

Pass 10 Oct 2015 119,621 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 119,616 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside front brake binding abs fault (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Offside Front road wheel fouls front suspension leg

Pass 15 Feb 2014 119,103 miles

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

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

inbalance on front brakes

oil level low

slighrt body damage

Fail 15 Feb 2014 119,095 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

inbalance on front brakes

oil level low

slighrt body damage

Pass 18 Feb 2013 115,387 miles

both headlight aims are at the lowest point on the beam setter. Both headlights need the adjusters replacing

evidence of past tyre contact with the inner wheel arches

exhaust system is corroded

nearside rear bumper is cracked

slight damage to both front rubber brake hoses due to incorrect routing

slight movement detected in the offside front upper suspension mounting

slight movment in both ends of the steering rack. The nearside is worse then the offside

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to check the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Pass 11 Feb 2012 110,996 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 105,780 miles

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

nearside front rack end has slight play

Pass 21 Jan 2010 99,613 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in nearside steering rack sidearm

Fail 20 Jan 2010 99,608 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 94,955 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 94,955 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 88,750 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 81,468 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 71,566 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 TNE is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TNE, 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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T387 TNE is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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