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T42 EUD

1999 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,628 mi
Last recorded187,628 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT42 EUD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 187,628 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 186,539 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis suspension has two different types fitted and vehicle sit lower one side than the other (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 170,995 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front tyre wearing low

items removed from drivers view prior to test

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2015 157,642 miles

O/S/R brake back plate corroded

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

Fail 31 Jan 2015 157,642 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

O/S/R brake back plate corroded

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 147,336 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Jan 2014 147,336 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 136,859 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 126,396 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 116,264 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 105,245 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 105,243 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 97,008 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 87,670 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 77,981 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 65,608 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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T42 EUD is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T42 EUD, 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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T42 EUD is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 17 August 1999.

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