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T429 BGK

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

102,748 mi
Last recorded102,748 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT429 BGK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 102,748 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 101,352 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Jan 2020 101,351 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jan 2019 100,469 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front struts limited dampening effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 100,467 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front struts limited dampening effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 98,872 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall cracked

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

Offside Front tyre inner sidewall splitting

Pass 24 Jan 2017 95,358 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 95,333 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 95,333 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 92,268 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both rear tyres misshaped on inner edges

front exhaust clamps snapped and corroded

offside and nearside front anti roll bar d bushes slight play

offside front tyre split on inner sidewall

Pass 13 Nov 2013 89,450 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 89,450 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 86,063 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 81,932 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 79,216 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 76,103 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 71,600 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 61,934 miles

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

rear no plate slightly deterating

Fail 6 Aug 2007 59,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre has a screw close to edge! 205/55/16W.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 59,509 miles

Nearside rear tyre has a screw close to edge! 205/55/16W.

Pass 4 Aug 2006 49,364 miles

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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T429 BGK 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 76.2%.

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 T429 BGK, 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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T429 BGK is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 27 July 1999.

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The MOT history for T429 BGK shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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