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T465 BBY

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,474 mi
Last recorded98,474 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT465 BBY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2015 98,474 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Fail 8 Apr 2015 98,474 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 11 Apr 2014 97,433 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 96,291 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2012 94,402 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Apr 2011 91,294 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2010 88,860 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 88,829 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 86,158 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2008 84,110 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 84,110 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 80,122 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 77,005 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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T465 BBY is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T465 BBY, 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 T465 BBY registered?

T465 BBY is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 4 March 1999.

Is T465 BBY safe to buy?

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