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T399 RYC

1999 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,304 mi
Last recorded93,304 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT399 RYC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2015 93,304 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear tyres deformed

Fail 3 Feb 2015 93,304 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear tyres deformed

Pass 28 Jan 2014 90,938 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 90,938 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 84,421 miles

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

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

center exhaust mounting broken

o/s/r out of shape

Pass 12 Jan 2012 76,369 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 76,369 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

n/s stop lamp slightly dim

Pass 28 Jan 2011 71,434 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 63,689 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 51,489 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 46,975 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 28,891 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage

oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2005 14,814 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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T399 RYC is a 1999 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T399 RYC, 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 T399 RYC registered?

T399 RYC is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 31 July 1999.

Is T399 RYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T399 RYC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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