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T490 VPP

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

62,420 mi
Last recorded62,420 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT490 VPP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 62,420 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 58,790 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 May 2024 58,790 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 56,583 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 55,733 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 54,987 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 54,987 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 54,590 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 53,428 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 52,264 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 51,097 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 49,846 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 48,277 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 46,339 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 44,463 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 42,120 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 40,230 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 38,361 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 35,898 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 32,753 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 29,901 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 26,628 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 VPP is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T490 VPP registered?

T490 VPP is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 30 March 1999.

Is T490 VPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T490 VPP shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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