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T509 DFC

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,856 mi
Last recorded117,856 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT509 DFC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 117,856 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 99,447 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 99,377 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 87,773 miles

Rear brake pads worn on to legal limit of 1.5mm. Change as soon as possible.

Fail 15 Aug 2008 87,773 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake pads worn on to legal limit of 1.5mm. Change as soon as possible.

Pass 2 Aug 2007 81,339 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 81,337 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 75,727 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 67,393 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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T509 DFC is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 T509 DFC, 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 T509 DFC registered?

T509 DFC is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 4 May 1999.

Is T509 DFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T509 DFC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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