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T490 BBY

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

149,652 mi
Last recorded149,652 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT490 BBY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2012 149,652 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

air bag light on dash

center brake light not working

exhaust heat shield loose

o/s/f head light has slight damage but does not effect the head light aim

oil leak

slight blow front front exhaust

slight play in o/s/f lower arm bush

Fail 10 Dec 2012 149,596 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

air bag light on dash

center brake light not working

exhaust heat shield loose

o/s/f head light has slight damage but does not effect the head light aim

oil leak

slight blow front front exhaust

slight play in o/s/f lower arm bush

Pass 2 Dec 2011 135,403 miles

air bag light on

n/s/f tyre has chunks cut in side wall but not showing any cord

o/s/f head light has a crack in it but does not effect pattern

o/s/r tyre starting to wear on inner edge

small oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2011 135,403 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

air bag light on

n/s/f tyre has chunks cut in side wall but not showing any cord

o/s/f head light has a crack in it but does not effect pattern

o/s/r tyre starting to wear on inner edge

small oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2010 126,885 miles

high level brake light ,some lamps not working ! advise inspection of lamp

Pass 20 Nov 2009 117,734 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 109,050 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 99,046 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 90,296 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 82,335 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2005 82,335 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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T490 BBY is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 T490 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 T490 BBY registered?

T490 BBY is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 7 April 1999.

Is T490 BBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T490 BBY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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