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T412 RVA

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

118,752 mi
Last recorded118,752 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT412 RVA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 118,752 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 118,752 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)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 117,210 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2015 117,210 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 113,935 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 107,415 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 99,263 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

exhaust system corroded

o/s/r tyre perishing

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 23 Feb 2012 99,263 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing

rear brake discs corroding

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2011 95,573 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

oil leaks from engine

slight clonk noise under vechile

slight noise o/s/f hub area

Fail 9 Feb 2011 95,484 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

oil leaks from engine

slight clonk noise under vechile

slight noise o/s/f hub area

Pass 11 Feb 2010 91,326 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 169,181 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Mar 2008 163,673 miles

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

engine idle poor (hunting) but pass emissions ok

oil service light on

Fail 19 Mar 2008 163,673 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine idle poor (hunting) but pass emissions ok

oil service light on

Pass 31 Mar 2007 149,471 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 149,471 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 134,075 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 134,075 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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T412 RVA is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 T412 RVA, 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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T412 RVA is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 13 April 1999.

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