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T522 LJN

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

203,512 mi
Last recorded203,512 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT522 LJN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2014 203,512 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2014 203,160 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 177,959 miles

some movement in front anti-roll bar D bushes

windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view

Fail 6 Dec 2013 177,959 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

some movement in front anti-roll bar D bushes

windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view

Pass 12 Dec 2012 155,903 miles

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

rear brake discs corroed and worn but not to excess

windsreen cracked but not to excess

Fail 12 Dec 2012 155,903 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroed and worn but not to excess

windsreen cracked but not to excess

Fail 22 Nov 2011 131,894 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear brake discs worn but not to excess

windsreen damage but not to excess

Pass 22 Nov 2011 131,894 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear brake discs worn but not to excess

windsreen damage but not to excess

Pass 11 Dec 2010 112,487 miles

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

front and rear brake discs have some wear

Pass 5 Dec 2009 89,245 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 77,034 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 72,639 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 68,087 miles

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

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 LJN is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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.

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What year was T522 LJN registered?

T522 LJN is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 14 April 1999.

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