MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,652 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
high level brake light ,some lamps not working ! advise inspection of lamp
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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