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T505 AFX

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

72,859 mi
Last recorded72,859 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT505 AFX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 72,859 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2017 69,459 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 66,872 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 64,364 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 61,568 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 58,692 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket welds snapped

osr tyre cracked on tread

Fail 25 Jan 2013 58,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

centre exhaust bracket welds snapped

osr tyre cracked on tread

Pass 3 Feb 2012 56,352 miles

front tyres feathered on inner edges

osr and nsr axle bush debonding slightly

Pass 11 Feb 2011 53,345 miles

centre exhaust braket snapped(spot )welds broke

nsr axle bush splitting)debonding

osr axle bush splitting)debonding

Pass 9 Feb 2010 50,056 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

middle exhaust mount broken but exhaust still well supported

Pass 2 Feb 2009 45,859 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Jan 2009 45,859 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 41,261 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Jan 2008 41,261 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 37,907 miles

slight play front shock top mounts

Pass 16 Feb 2006 35,297 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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T505 AFX is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 T505 AFX, 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 T505 AFX registered?

T505 AFX is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 6 March 1999.

Is T505 AFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T505 AFX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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