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T522 JAU

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

159,451 mi
Last recorded159,451 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT522 JAU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2012 159,451 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 132,487 miles

both front wishbone back rubbers wearing

play started in n/s/f track rod arm

Fail 16 Mar 2011 132,487 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front wishbone back rubbers wearing

play started in n/s/f track rod arm

Pass 21 Jan 2010 111,418 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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)

Oil leak

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 100,831 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 92,169 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 81,306 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 68,076 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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T522 JAU is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 T522 JAU, 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 T522 JAU registered?

T522 JAU is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 23 March 1999.

Is T522 JAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T522 JAU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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