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T388 AER

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

121,237 mi
Last recorded121,237 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT388 AER
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2015 121,237 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 117,926 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 115,841 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 108,412 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 108,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside headlight lens cracked

Pass 23 Apr 2011 99,873 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 93,202 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2009 87,781 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 80,953 miles

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

n/s headlight glass cracked

Pass 22 Mar 2007 73,266 miles

beam converter fitted on o/s headlight

n/s headlight lens cracked / damaged

slight wear in inner anti roll bar bushes

wheel/tyre sizes differ between front/rear axles

Pass 21 Mar 2006 65,109 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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T388 AER is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 T388 AER, 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 T388 AER registered?

T388 AER is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 24 March 1999.

Is T388 AER safe to buy?

The MOT history for T388 AER shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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