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T486 VPP

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

224,869 mi
Last recorded224,869 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT486 VPP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 224,869 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 224,869 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 221,952 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 217,846 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 217,846 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 May 2013 210,719 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 13 May 2013 210,719 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 15 May 2012 204,212 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 204,212 miles

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

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

Nearside 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)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2011 191,125 miles

Slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 12 May 2011 191,125 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 12 May 2010 179,481 miles

Slight play offside steering rack

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

Fail 12 May 2010 179,481 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Slight play offside steering rack

Pass 15 May 2009 168,853 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 168,853 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 May 2008 153,952 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 144,288 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 5 May 2006 131,709 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 131,709 miles

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

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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T486 VPP is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 T486 VPP, 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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T486 VPP is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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