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T463 EEV

1999 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

182,134 mi
Last recorded182,134 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT463 EEV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 182,134 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 182,132 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 176,182 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edges

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Still legible (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Pre flexi flared under coating/covering (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 176,180 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both front tyres worn inner edges

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Still legible (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Pre flexi flared under coating/covering (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 170,498 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2016 170,497 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 156,439 miles

number plate cracked but still visible from distance

Fail 28 Nov 2015 156,429 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

number plate cracked but still visible from distance

Pass 29 Nov 2014 146,779 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2014 146,779 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 134,184 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2013 138,178 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2012 124,575 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 124,575 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2012 124,499 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 114,207 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 114,207 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 106,682 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 104,086 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 104,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 100,661 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 97,332 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 97,330 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 93,235 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 93,234 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 85,965 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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T463 EEV is a 1999 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 T463 EEV, 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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T463 EEV is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 17 August 1999.

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