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T520 LGA

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

129,535 mi
Last recorded129,535 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT520 LGA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 129,535 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 118,469 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 118,464 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2014 107,870 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 105,138 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 101,802 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 99,242 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 99,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 96,088 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 91,467 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 91,449 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 71,902 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 59,095 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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T520 LGA is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T520 LGA, 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 T520 LGA registered?

T520 LGA is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T520 LGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T520 LGA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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