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T391 VAX

1999 Audi A3

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

103,038 mi
Last recorded103,038 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT391 VAX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2014 103,038 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2014 103,038 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 96,550 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

near side front mirror slightly damaged

Pass 4 Jun 2013 96,550 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

near side front mirror slightly damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2012 90,230 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 83,575 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 83,575 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 75,322 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2010 75,322 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 70,976 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

wipers slightly worn

Fail 5 Jun 2009 70,928 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

wipers slightly worn

Pass 2 Mar 2009 69,599 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 112,536 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 104,907 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 104,795 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Outer Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 Sep 2006 104,776 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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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T391 VAX is a 1999 Audi A3 in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 T391 VAX, 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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T391 VAX is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 14 May 1999.

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