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T416 JSL

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,648 mi
Last recorded157,648 miles
Recorded on4 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT416 JSL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2013 157,648 miles

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

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

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

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

unable to check rear seat belts due to child seats

Pass 19 May 2012 151,126 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 143,359 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 143,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 136,736 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2010 136,732 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2009 122,773 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 122,773 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 6 Jun 2008 108,911 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 108,911 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 91,573 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 89,499 miles

ADVISED CUSTOMER THAT ADVISORY ITEM NEEDS TO BE RECTIFIED.

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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T416 JSL is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T416 JSL, 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 T416 JSL registered?

T416 JSL is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 21 April 1999.

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