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T39 AKV

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

146,881 mi
Last recorded146,881 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT39 AKV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 146,881 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 139,013 miles

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

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)

Oil leak ()

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 127,069 miles

CORROSION ON FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS

CORROSION ON NEARSIDE SILL

CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRULES

CORROSION ON VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

ENGINE OIL LEVEL ABOVE MAX

Fail 6 Jun 2016 127,068 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' OBJECT HANGING ON MIRROR (8.3.1e)

CORROSION ON FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS

CORROSION ON NEARSIDE SILL

CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRULES

CORROSION ON VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

ENGINE OIL LEVEL ABOVE MAX

Fail 1 May 2015 127,016 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

unable to carry out brake test due fault on transmission.

Pass 23 Apr 2014 120,114 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

exhuast front joint covered in exhuast paste

n/s sill corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2014 120,112 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

exhuast front joint covered in exhuast paste

n/s sill corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2013 113,426 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 113,424 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brake discs corroeded and pitted

Pass 24 Apr 2012 105,039 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 105,029 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 95,851 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 95,851 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 85,586 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 77,941 miles

cover for n/s/f seat belt attatchment missing

Fail 2 Apr 2009 77,941 miles

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

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

cover for n/s/f seat belt attatchment missing

Pass 20 Mar 2008 69,072 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 69,072 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 65,112 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 55,013 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 54,994 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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T39 AKV is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T39 AKV, 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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T39 AKV is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 16 July 1999.

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