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T456 CGB

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,233 mi
Last recorded117,233 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT456 CGB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 117,233 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust bracket broken and blowing slightly

nsr tyre heavily perished 1956515

Fail 16 Dec 2015 117,233 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre exhaust bracket broken and blowing slightly

nsr tyre heavily perished 1956515

Pass 1 Dec 2014 109,525 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 109,516 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Oct 2013 108,482 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 107,237 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 102,278 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 102,278 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 96,149 miles

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

brake warning light flashes

nearside rear brake slight bind

Fail 1 Sep 2010 96,149 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

brake warning light flashes

nearside rear brake slight bind

Pass 8 Sep 2009 39,281 miles

Oil leak

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

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

nearside rear bumper slight damage

Fail 7 Sep 2009 39,281 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

nearside rear bumper slight damage

Pass 4 Sep 2008 82,408 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 73,752 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 66,051 miles

both rear tyres close to tread wear marks

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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T456 CGB is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 T456 CGB, 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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T456 CGB is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 19 July 1999.

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