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T411 TGB

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

109,521 mi
Last recorded109,521 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT411 TGB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2012 109,521 miles

1 engine oil level below max

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 109,571 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 109,571 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 102,885 miles

Airbag light on

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

Corrosion to brake pipe unions and ferrules

Corrosion to power steering pipes and hose unions

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

N/S/F seatbelt slow to retract

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Slight deformation to tread of rear tyres

Pass 18 Mar 2010 102,885 miles

Airbag light on

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

Corrosion to brake pipe unions and ferrules

Corrosion to power steering pipes and hose unions

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

N/S/F seatbelt slow to retract

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Slight deformation to tread of rear tyres

Pass 27 Mar 2009 90,814 miles

Air bag light on.

Corrosion to exhaust system.

Corrosion to power steering pipes.

Deterioration to n/s/f wiper blade.

Deterioration to rear number plate.

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play/deterioration to rear axle bushes.

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Some corrosion to brake pipes, unions & ferrules.

Fail 27 Mar 2009 90,814 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Air bag light on.

Corrosion to exhaust system.

Corrosion to power steering pipes.

Deterioration to n/s/f wiper blade.

Deterioration to rear number plate.

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play/deterioration to rear axle bushes.

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Some corrosion to brake pipes, unions & ferrules.

Pass 18 Mar 2008 78,722 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 68,841 miles

Deterioration to front & rear number plates.

Some corrosion to brake pipes ,unions & ferrules.

Some corrosion to power steering pipes.

Fail 14 Mar 2007 68,841 miles

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Deterioration to front & rear number plates.

Some corrosion to brake pipes, unions & ferrules.

Some corrosion to power steering pipes.

Pass 6 Apr 2006 60,813 miles

Corrosion to power steering pipes.

Deterioration to front and rear number plates.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2006 60,813 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Corrosion to exhaust system.

Corrosion to front and rear discs.

Corrosion to power steering pipes.

Deterioration to front and rear number plates

Handbrake comes up high.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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T411 TGB is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 T411 TGB, 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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T411 TGB is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 28 July 1999.

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