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T455 GKO

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,888 mi
Last recorded98,888 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT455 GKO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2013 98,888 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 97,694 miles

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

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

engine oil dipstick tube broken

engine oil level is over filled

offside front tyre is wearing unevenly on inner tread (3.2mm approx)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 88,624 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 88,622 miles

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

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

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

slight play in nearside inner rack joint

Pass 4 Feb 2011 83,551 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2009 77,563 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear number plate deteriating.

Pass 15 Dec 2009 77,563 miles

rear number plate deteriating.

Fail 2 Oct 2008 70,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/side & o/side rear tyres worn to 2mm tread depth.

o/side rear brake binding slightly.

rear flooring splash shield insecure.

rear no plate deteriating.

Pass 2 Oct 2008 70,368 miles

n/side & o/side rear tyres worn to 2mm tread depth.

o/side rear brake binding slightly.

rear flooring splash shield insecure.

rear no plate deteriating.

Pass 23 Oct 2007 64,188 miles

nearside rear brake disc showing signs of overheating

Fail 22 Oct 2007 64,186 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear brake disc showing signs of overheating

Pass 10 Aug 2006 57,423 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 57,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 53,010 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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T455 GKO is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T455 GKO, 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 T455 GKO registered?

T455 GKO is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 17 June 1999.

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