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T521 LJN

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

146,928 mi
Last recorded146,928 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT521 LJN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2013 146,928 miles

Corrosion on N/S outer sill.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S mirror glass deteriorated

N/S rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

O/S rear tyre perished

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Slight play within steering rack-N/S.

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 146,928 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Corrosion on N/S outer sill.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S mirror glass deteriorated

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

O/S rear tyre perished

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Slight play within steering rack-N/S.

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 136,176 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 124,968 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 110,545 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 98,556 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 85,561 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 75,599 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 62,002 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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T521 LJN is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 T521 LJN, 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 T521 LJN registered?

T521 LJN is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 24 April 1999.

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The MOT history for T521 LJN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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