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T502 GKN

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,913 mi
Last recorded146,913 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT502 GKN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2014 146,913 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 146,913 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 130,016 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 130,016 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2012 120,926 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 120,926 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 114,070 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 104,465 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 104,463 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight bind on rear wheels

Pass 27 Oct 2009 99,627 miles

Nearside Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 84,364 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 75,097 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 62,507 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 56,775 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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T502 GKN is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T502 GKN, 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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T502 GKN is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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