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T470 CGB

1999 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,423 mi
Last recorded99,423 miles
Recorded on21 May 2009
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT470 CGB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2009 99,423 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 20 May 2009 99,423 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 89,317 miles

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

o/s and n/s front and rear brake discs corroded.

o/s front indicator starting to show white light.

some bulbs out on high level brake lamp.

spare tyre flat.

Fail 19 Apr 2008 89,286 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

o/s and n/s front and rear brake discs corroded.

o/s front indicator starting to show white light.

some bulbs out on high level brake lamp.

spare tyre flat.

Pass 10 Apr 2007 84,275 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 84,271 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

inner surface of nearside front brake disc corroding around edges. Recommend renewal of disc when offside disc is renewed

Pass 18 Mar 2006 78,486 miles

front brake pads wearing low. Recommend renewal soon

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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T470 CGB is a 1999 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 T470 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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T470 CGB is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 8 July 1999.

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