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T506 OGP

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

147,396 mi
Last recorded147,396 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT506 OGP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 147,396 miles

both front tyres worn to limits

exhaust blowing

Pass 13 Feb 2020 142,387 miles

clutch not clearing reverse and first

Fail 30 Jan 2020 142,387 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

clutch not clearing reverse and first

Pass 8 Feb 2019 134,383 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 134,370 miles

Offside Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 127,802 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 127,704 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 121,584 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 121,566 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc just needs clip to resecure (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to crack/split at caliper (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to crack/split at caliper (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 116,963 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

slight play o/s/f strut top

Pass 31 Jan 2015 113,727 miles

slight play n/s and o/s bottom ball joints

Pass 31 Dec 2013 110,096 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 106,440 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 102,091 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 97,797 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 84,510 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 84,508 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 77,424 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag warning light on

considerable play to nearside steering trackrod inner balljoint

damage to nearside front and offside rear bumpers

nearside and offside rear tyres worn

slight engine/transmission oil leaks

Fail 12 May 2008 77,424 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag warning light on

considerable play nearside front steering track rod inner ball joint

damage to offside front and nearside rear bumpers

engine/transmission oil leaks

Pass 26 Mar 2007 68,249 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 68,249 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 54,318 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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T506 OGP is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 T506 OGP, 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 T506 OGP registered?

T506 OGP is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 30 March 1999.

Is T506 OGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T506 OGP shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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