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T461 DFC

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,071 mi
Last recorded135,071 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT461 DFC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2012 135,071 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 121,103 miles

n/s rear tyre worn to 1.6mm

Fail 25 Jul 2011 121,103 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

n/s rear tyre worn to 1.6mm

slight bind to n/s rear brake.

Pass 4 Aug 2010 112,092 miles

rear discs in poor condition.

Fail 4 Aug 2010 112,092 miles

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

rear discs in poor condition.

Pass 13 Aug 2009 102,844 miles

both front tyres worn to 1.6..

Pass 14 Aug 2008 90,008 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 79,378 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 62,745 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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T461 DFC is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T461 DFC, 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 T461 DFC registered?

T461 DFC is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 23 April 1999.

Is T461 DFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T461 DFC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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