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T499 CFM

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,060 mi
Last recorded148,060 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT499 CFM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2013 148,060 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 148,053 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 137,379 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 137,379 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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)

Pass 23 May 2011 127,074 miles

(1.2.1b)The high level stop lamps have 20% of their bulbs inoperative when the foot brake is applid.The lamps are ready for a repair service.

(2c)There is presence of oil indicating a leak present

(3.5.1h)The nearside front brake disc faces are slightly worn.

(3.5.1h)The offside front brake disc faces are slightly worn.

(3.6G.2b)The brake reservoir fluid level is approximately at the minimum level recommended by the vehicle manufacturer.It appears the brakes are ready for an inspection.

INTRODUCTION TO THE MOT TEST

NONE RELATED MOT TEST ADVICE.

SECTION - 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

Audible inspection advises that there is a air leak on the intake system,this could cause the engine to stall at low revs of the engine,which might also affect the brakes if the leak became more serious when driven.

Fail 20 May 2011 127,041 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

(1.2.1b)The high level stop lamps have 20% of their bulbs inoperative when the foot brake is applid.The lamps are ready for a repair service.

(2c)There is presence of oil indicating a leak present

(3.5.1h)The nearside front brake disc faces are slightly worn.

(3.5.1h)The offside front brake disc faces are slightly worn.

(3.6G.2b)The brake reservoir fluid level is approximately at the minimum level recommended by the vehicle manufacturer.It appears the brakes are ready for an inspection.

INTRODUCTION TO THE MOT TEST

NONE RELATED MOT TEST ADVICE.

SECTION - 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

Audible inspection advises that there is a air leak on the intake system,this could cause the engine to stall at low revs of the engine,which might also affect the brakes if the leak became more serious when driven.

Pass 15 May 2010 115,734 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2010 115,623 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2009 106,833 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 98,279 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 91,983 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 84,126 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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T499 CFM is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 T499 CFM, 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 T499 CFM registered?

T499 CFM is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 28 April 1999.

Is T499 CFM safe to buy?

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