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T513 DFM

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

163,452 mi
Last recorded163,452 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT513 DFM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 163,452 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2016 162,850 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside handbrake performance is a little low

Pass 10 Jul 2015 151,269 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

item removed from the windscreen

Fail 10 Jul 2015 151,269 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

item removed from the windscreen

Fail 2 Jul 2015 151,201 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 141,502 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 141,500 miles

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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2013 139,264 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 131,472 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 115,146 miles

1 bulb not working on high level brake light

Auxilery drive belt cracked

Front registration plate cracked

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Signs of anti roll bar chafing drive shaft on O/S

Fail 23 Aug 2011 115,141 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1 bulb not working on high level brake light

Auxilery drive belt cracked

Front registration plate cracked

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Signs of anti roll bar chafing drive shaft on O/S

Pass 27 Jul 2010 100,285 miles

both door mirror glasses slightly deteriorated.

rear number plate slightly deteriorated.

slight play in nearside of steering rack.

Pass 4 Aug 2009 88,807 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 77,042 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 62,300 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 62,300 miles

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

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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T513 DFM is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T513 DFM, 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 T513 DFM registered?

T513 DFM is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 17 May 1999.

Is T513 DFM safe to buy?

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