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T422 AFM

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,131 mi
Last recorded179,131 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT422 AFM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 179,131 miles

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

corrosion rear nearside outer sill

Pass 16 Apr 2016 169,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE, ON LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6mm

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

Offside Rear TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE, ON LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6mm

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 16 Apr 2015 143,719 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2015 143,719 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2014 135,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 135,155 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 125,314 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 117,111 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre has cut on it.

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 109,198 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 109,198 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 96,240 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 88,965 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 82,804 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 76,665 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 70,804 miles

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

nearside front tyre on the lgal tread depth limit off 1.6mm

offside front tyre 2mm tread depth

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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T422 AFM is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T422 AFM, 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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T422 AFM is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T422 AFM safe to buy?

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