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T436 SDG

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,050 mi
Last recorded109,050 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT436 SDG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2012 109,050 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 105,147 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

nearside front wishbone has a split rear bush

rear brake discs worn

Pass 14 Jul 2010 96,719 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 96,719 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 87,411 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front inner brake pads getting low

Fail 17 Jul 2009 87,411 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front inner brake pads getting low

Pass 27 Jun 2008 83,355 miles

cracking in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2007 77,801 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 77,541 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/front tyre void of tread to inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2006 69,451 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jun 2005 61,940 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2005 61,939 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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T436 SDG is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue 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 T436 SDG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T436 SDG registered?

T436 SDG is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T436 SDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T436 SDG shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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