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T481 BBY

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,386 mi
Last recorded165,386 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT481 BBY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 165,386 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake pipe and inner arch show signs of tyre fouling but no contact during lock to lock check

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear brake binding

Offside rear quarter damaged but has no sharp edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

abs activates prematurely in brake rollers, no obvious issue

Fail 8 Jun 2018 165,386 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temporary type (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake pipe and inner arch show signs of tyre fouling but no contact during lock to lock check

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear brake binding

Offside rear quarter damaged but has no sharp edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

abs activates prematurely in brake rollers, no obvious issue

Pass 9 Jun 2017 151,933 miles

Both front tyres bald on inner & outer edges.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2017 151,933 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases insecure. (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both front tyres bald on inner & outer edges.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 147,094 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 May 2015 140,663 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 133,289 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 133,289 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 126,591 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 126,591 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre is cracked

offside rear tyre is cracked

Pass 12 Jun 2012 117,982 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 117,982 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 109,140 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 109,140 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s inner cv gator leaking grease/

slight brake bind n/s/r

Pass 4 Jun 2010 102,908 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 92,086 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 92,086 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 91,887 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 86,907 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 83,743 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 81,700 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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T481 BBY is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 T481 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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T481 BBY is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 16 March 1999.

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