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T48 EBM

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,605 mi
Last recorded139,605 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT48 EBM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2014 139,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front 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 3 Jun 2014 139,605 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 130,666 miles

Rear axle bushes have slight play.n/sr tyre slightly out of shape.minor corrosion to n/s floor to sill

Pass 30 May 2012 126,553 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 121,347 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 121,347 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2010 116,740 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 110,600 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 106,330 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 97,753 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 88,633 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 81,532 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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T48 EBM is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T48 EBM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T48 EBM registered?

T48 EBM is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 25 June 1999.

Is T48 EBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T48 EBM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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